rotini with tomato and basil sauce and mozzarella

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) box barilla® rotini
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and diced
• 1 (24 ounce) jar barilla® tomato & basil sauce
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano cheese
• 4 fresh basil leaves, torn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• bring a medium sized skillet to medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil and allow to warm through. add garlic and saute until it turns lightly brown or for 1 minute. add sauce and season with salt and pepper. reduce heat to low and allow mixture to simmer for 5 minutes to develop the flavor.
• meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. drain pasta and toss with the sauce. remove the skillet from the heat and add the cheese, basil and remaining olive oil; stir to combine.