Barilla Rotini With Zucchini Cherry Tomatoes Ricotta Sala Food

BARILLA WHOLE GRAIN ROTINI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL

Steps:

• COOK pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, HEAT 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until slightly yellow, about 2 minutes.
• REMOVE garlic from skillet. ADD tomatoes to the skillet and sear until slightly blistered, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• DRAIN pasta and add to the skillet. Remove skillet from heat. Mix well.
• ADD cheese, basil and remaining olive oil to the pasta. Toss to combine.

BARILLA ROTINI WITH ZUCCHINI, CHERRY TOMATOES & RICOTTA SALA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil.
• In a large skillet, heal half of the oil and saute' shallots for 3 minutes.
• Add zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and cook for 2 additional minutes.
• Cook pasta according to pkg. directions.
• Drain and toss with sauteed ingredients in skillet.
• Stir in remaining oil and topo with the ricotta salata cheese before serving.

BARILLA WHOLE GRAIN SPAGHETTI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• COOK pasta according to package directions.
• MEANWHILE, in a large skillet, saute minced garlic in olive oil until slightly yellow. Add cherry tomatoes and saute 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
• DRAIN pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
• TOSS pasta with cherry tomatoes, garlic and half the basil. ADD reserved cooking liquid to skillet and toss pasta again.
• TOP with grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper and remaining basil.

BARILLA® WHOLE GRAIN ROTINI WITH ZUCCHINI & PARMIGIANO CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet, add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Season zucchini with sea salt. Add zucchini to the skillet and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
• Add cherry tomatoes and sauté until skins are slightly blistered and the tomatoes are heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain pasta, add to the skillet, and toss with basil and cheese.

ZUCCHINI AND CHERRY TOMATOES WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Trim ends from zucchini. Quarter lengthwise and cut each quarter into half-inch lengths. There should be about three and a half cups.
• Heat oil and when it is hot add zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add garlic and cook, shaking skillet and stirring until zucchini starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and continue to cook, stirring gently so tomatoes cook evenly without breaking skin. Cook about two minutes, just until tomatoes are heated. Do not overcook or tomatoes will break. Remove garlic and serve hot.

PASTA WITH SEARED ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil and cook farro pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, cut zucchini into 1 1/2-inch lengths.
• In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and let heat for 30 seconds. Add zucchini in one layer and cook without touching or moving for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme, flip the zucchini and cook 3 more minutes while stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until tomatoes start to break down. Stir in the al dente pasta, lemon zest and crumbled cheese. Season with freshly cracked black pepper and serve garnished with more fresh thyme, ricotta salata and lemon wedges.