Bacon Tomato Rotini Recipes

TOMATO AND BACON PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan or skillet, add onion, bacon, salt, and pepper. Cook until bacon is crispy and onion is soft. Drain fat. Pour in tomato soup and stir; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; add 1 cup Cheddar cheese and the milk. Stir until cheese is melted.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Combine sauce with pasta in a baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Place under the oven broiler until sauce is thick and cheese browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

ROTINI WITH ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions.
• Saute onion, garlic and zucchini in oil until tender. Add tomatoes and parsley; heat through.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper (and crushed red pepper if you wish).
• Toss rotini with vegetable mixture and served topped with cheese.

TOMATO ROTINI SOUP

Steps:

• Add all ingredients except for pasta and cheese to a slow-cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours.
• Add in pasta; stir.
• Increase setting to HIGH; cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender; season with more salt/pepper if desired.
• Ladle into individual bowls; sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

BACON TOMATO ROTINI

Steps:

• Cook Rotini according to package directions and drain.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour, salt and pepper.
• Blend in milk, stirring constantly over low heat, until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in cheese, parsley, bacon, tomato and rotini.
• Toss to coat evenly and heat through.
• Serve immediately.