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One Pot Rotini Al Fresco

This quick, microwavable rotini meal is perfect for any weeknight dinner! And since it's in the Mediterranean diet, you know it's got fresh ingredients!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cups (750 mL) uncooked Barilla Chickpea Rotini
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1¼ cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves thinly sliced and divided
  • 1 oz Parmesan cheese grated
  • oil for spritzing

Method
 

  1. Spray a dutch oven or microwave safe bowl with olive oil. Put the garlic and tomatoes in the bowl. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 4–5 minutes. Add pasta, broth, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Return the bowl to the microwave; cover and microwave on HIGH 10–12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring after 5 minutes.
  3. Carefully remove the baker from the microwave and remove the lid, lifting it away from you. Add the basil and cheese to bowl; mix well. Garnish with reserved 2 tbsp basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Substitute ½ cup white wine (such as Chardonnay) for ½ cup chicken broth, if desired.