Embrace the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our Rustic Mediterranean Rotini. This dish is a vegetarian treat, offering a healthy yet tasty choice for your dinner table. It's ready in just 30 minutes, and uses gluten free Red Lentil Rotini, making it perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Mince the garlic, roughly chop the spinach, halve the olives, and mince the basil. Set these aside.
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Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the Rotini and cook according to package instructions. Drain set aside.
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While the pasta cooks, heat your skillet over a medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. It should be golden and aromatic, but not browned or burnt.
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Add the canned tomatoes to the skillet, along with the salt and pepper. Let this mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and the flavors meld together.
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To the skillet, pour in the vegetable broth, then add the cooked and drained pasta, the spinach, and the olives. Toss everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or just until the spinach wilts.
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Lower the heat and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese. Stir this through until it has fully melted into the sauce. If your sauce is a little thin, let the pasta simmer for another minute or so to thicken it up.
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Before serving, garnish the pasta with the fresh basil. Serve hot, and enjoy a lush taste of the Mediterranean in your very own kitchen.