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Rotini Fiorentina
This easy Rotini Fiorentina recipe can be ready in under 30 minutes. A comforting pasta dish with an incredibly flavorful creamy tomato sauce and lots of mozzarella. The perfect easy pasta dinner for a busy weeknight.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 590 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini or other small shaped pasta like penne
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups tomato passata
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 chicken bouillon cube crumbled
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup half and half cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some of the pasta water.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Meanwhile, add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add tomatoes and seasonings: Add the tomato passata, Italian seasoning, bouillon cube, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Finish pasta: Add the cooked pasta, mozzarella cheese and toss well to combine. Cook for a few more minutes until the pasta warms through. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley or basil and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use a large pot of boiling water to cook the pasta which gives it lots of room enabling it to cook evenly.
- Save some of the pasta water. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by using some of the reserved pasta water.
- Parmesan cheese can be substituted or use a combination of parmesan and mozzarella. Cream cheese could also be added as well.
- Add a protein like boneless chicken or sausage for a balanced meal.
- If adding spinach, I would recommend fresh instead of frozen spinach.
- Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
901mg
(38%)
Potassium
701mg
(20%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
923IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 901mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 923IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.