Best Rotini With Peppers Onions And Feta Recipes

ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta per package directions. Drain pasta and run under cold water, then place pasta in a large bowl.
• While the pasta is cooking prep the remaining ingredients. When it is done, mix in the cheese, peppers, tomatoes, onion, pepperoni, and basil.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately or chill, then toss before serving. Enjoy!

ZESTY FETA AND VEGETABLE ROTINI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

ROTINI WITH PEPPERS, ONIONS, AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook onions, bell peppers, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper in oil in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• While onions are browning, cook rotini in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander. Cook pasta with onion mixture in pot over high heat, tossing and adding enough reserved cooking water to keep pasta moist, 1 minute.
• Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and toss with dill, two thirds of feta, and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle remaining feta on top.

QUICK ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
• Combine pasta, salami, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, salad dressing, olives, and mozzarella cheese in a large bowl. Mix dry salad dressing into pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ROTINI WITH ROASTED PEPPERS, SPINACH AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers; cut into 1/2-inch strips.
• Mix flour and butter in small bowl to form paste. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add broth, wine, thyme and dried red pepper; simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Whisk in flour paste. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add roasted peppers and spinach and simmer until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta well.
• Add pasta, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to sauce and toss to coat.

ROTINI WITH SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, crumble sausage into large nonstick skillet; cook on medium heat until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Add peppers and onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sausage mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese.