10 MINUTE PASTA RECIPE | EASY ROTINI RECIPE

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the rotini for 8-10 minutes until al dente.

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in the tomato paste and mix well.

Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add cream to the sauce and stir until combined.

Reserve some pasta water and add it to the sauce for consistency.

Drain the cooked rotini and combine it with the sauce, tossing to coat.

Top with parmesan cheese and Tex Mex cheese, and garnish with minced parsley or basil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens