Best Beef Rotini Salad With Tomato Basil Dressing Recipes

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ROTINI PASTA SALAD



Rotini Pasta Salad image

This pasta salad is perfect for entertaining, picnics, potlucks, or just every day at home. The flavors are fresh, delicious, and perfect for a flavorful lunch, or dinner side.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz rotini pasta ((1 box))
4 oz cheddar cheese (cubed)
4 oz mozzarella cheese (cubed)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
8 oz pepperoni slices (quartered)
1 cup Italian dressing ((see note))
1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)

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!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 649 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

ONE-POT SAUCY BEEF ROTINI



One-Pot Saucy Beef Rotini image

My husband loves pasta; I cringe over the messy dishes. On Spaghetti Day, as he calls it, I make a one-pot saucy rotini that keeps everyone happy. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups water
3 cups uncooked whole wheat rotini (about 8 ounces)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook the first five ingredients over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. , Add pasta sauce, salt and water; bring to a boil. Stir in rotini; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ROTINI PASTA WITH BEEF AND TOMATOES



Rotini Pasta with Beef and Tomatoes image

For Josh - this is his favorite dinner. The sauce is perfect for dunking crusty hot rolls - it's an intense beefy/tomato flavor that my kids just love!

Provided by Denise

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck or 1 1/2 lbs ground round
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, plus
1 3/4 cups water
2 packages lipton onion soup mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
rotini pasta, cooked and tossed with a small amount of
butter or olive oil

Steps:

  • Brown ground chuck in a large skillet and drain any grease.
  • Add the two packages of soup mix, the can of crushed tomatoes and the can of water.
  • Mix well and simmer approximately ten minutes.
  • Serve over buttered rotini pasta and top with grated cheese.
  • Serve with crusty rolls for dunking!

GREEK ROTINI SALAD



Greek Rotini Salad image

Make and share this Greek Rotini Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
8 radishes, sliced
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted
1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Cook the rotini according to the package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • Combine the rotini and the next 9 ingredients (through parsley) in a large bowl; toss gently.
  • Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour the dressing over the rotini mixture; toss gently to combine. Cover and chill thoroughly.

ROTINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & BASIL



Rotini with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Basil image

With a "no-cook" sauce, this is a perfect week night dish for the chef who also works outside of the home! Just toss a salad while the pasta is cooking.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups rotini pasta or 7 cups pasta, of your choice
2/3 cup finely chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 2 tablespoons green onions
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but firm, 8- 10 minutes or according to package directions.
  • Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Return pasta to pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients including reserved liquid& toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately as pasta waits for nobody!

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