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Barilla Rotini Pasta with Puttanesca Sauce

Barilla Rotini Pasta with Puttanesca Sauce

Classic Italian mix of black olives and capers in tomato sauce, with red chili flakes

20 minutes total

Life's too short for boring mealtimes, so give your pasta a twist of heat with red chili flakes, and elevate it with al dente Barilla Rotini pasta twists! Black olives and briny capers add a rich depth of flavour, and fresh parsley finishes it off this mix of savoury, spicy and aromatic. Taking only 20 minutes to make, this classic Italian recipe is bound to be a staple at your household.

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Ingredients

Serves 6

1 box Barilla Rotini pasta
3 cups cold water
4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp red chili flakes
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup black olives, sliced into rounds
2 tbsp capers
To taste salt and black pepper
1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs

Method

Step 1

Place a pot of water to boil; cook Barilla Rotini pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile in a skillet, sauté garlic with olive oil and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add olives and capers and sauté for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.

Step 3

Stir in tomatoes, add 1 cup pasta cooking water and bring to boil, season with salt and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Drain Barilla Rotini pasta and toss with sauce. Finish with parsley before serving.

Barilla Rotini Pasta - Packshot - en-ca
Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

Rotini

Rotini, (meaning "twists"), are two-inch lengths of thick, corkscrew-like pasta from Northern Italy. Its playful form adds visual intrigue to dishes, while its texture captures sauces and dressings with ease, making it a versatile option for salads, casseroles, and pasta bakes.

  • Shape Short en-ca
  • Cook time 7 mins
  • Pack size 410 g
  • Range Classic Blue Box
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