Rotini with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Walnuts, Basil, and Parmesan Cheese

(from Adams Family’s recipe box)

Source: Barilla Plus

Categories: Main Dishes

Ingredients

  • 1 box Barilla Plus rotini
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil and herbs, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or defrosted
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

  2. Meanwhile, saute walnuts in a small skillet for 1-2 minutes until slightly brown. Place in a large salad bowl.

  3. Add sun-dried tomatoes, including some oil from tomatoes, garlic and olive oil.

  4. Add broccoli florets into boiling water (with pasta) for last 3 minutes.

  5. Drain, add pasta and broccoli to salad bowl.

  6. Add parmesan cheese and basil.

  7. Season with salt and pepper.

  8. Mix well and serve.

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