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Rustic Mediterranean Rotini

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.
4
35 min
TOTAL TIME
325
CALORIES
$1.58
PER SERVING
Rustic Mediterranean Rotini
Directions
7 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Mince the garlic, roughly chop the spinach, halve the olives, and mince the basil. Set these aside.
2
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the Rotini and cook according to package instructions. Drain set aside.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Before serving, garnish the pasta with the fresh basil. Serve hot, and enjoy a lush taste of the Mediterranean in your very own kitchen.
Health Info
Macros
26g
CARBS
18g
FAT
17g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
Frequently Asked Questions
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