Tri-Color Pesto Rotini

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 10
Tri-Color Pesto Rotini with an explosion of flavors for a colorful meal
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs uncooked rotini tri-colored pasta
2 carrots , diced
1 green pepper , diced
1 sweet red pepper , diced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato , with oil , diced
1/4 cup black olives
1/2 cup buitoni pesto sauce , made with basil
1/4 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth or 1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon table salt ( to taste )
1/8 teaspoon black pepper ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
300
Sugar
3g
Fat
8g
Tri-Color Pesto Rotini is a colorful and flavorful pasta dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a potluck. The combination of tri-color pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, and homemade pesto sauce yields a delicious meal that is both visually appealing and nutritious. Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. In this recipe, the pesto sauce is combined with chicken broth or water, salt, and pepper to create a creamy and flavorful sauce that coats the pasta and vegetables. The dish is easy to make, and it can be customized by adding other ingredients such as grilled chicken or shrimp to make it heartier.

Instructions

1.Cook pasta according to the package instructions till it's al dente. Drain pasta and drizzle a small amount of olive oil over to prevent sticking.
2.In a large skillet, saute carrots, green pepper, and sweet red peppers for 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat.
3.Add sun-dried tomatoes and black olives to the skillet and cook for an extra minute.
4.Add pesto sauce, chicken broth or water, salt, and pepper.
5.Stir until the sauce is hot.
6.Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and pasta is evenly coated with sauce.

PROS

Tri-Color Pesto Rotini is a colorful pasta dish that is packed with nutrients and flavor.
It’s easy to make and can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
The dish is vegetarian and can be made vegan by using a vegan pesto sauce.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories if too much pesto sauce is used.
Pasta dishes in general are high in carbohydrates, so moderation is key.
Tri-Color Pesto Rotini is not suitable for those with nut allergies, as pesto is typically made with pine nuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is loaded with vegetables, which provide a variety of vitamins and minerals. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is essential for good vision. Red and green peppers are high in vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. Sun-dried tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is a potent antioxidant that may help protect against cancer and heart disease. Olives are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

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