Best Cheesy Rotini Pasta Recipes

BROCCOLI AND HAM CHEESY ROTINI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook your pasta slightly less than al dente, drain and rinse with cold water.
• Melt butter in a pan and sprinkle in flour. Cook for about two minutes then add milk and whisk to combine.
• Cook milk mixture (bechamel) on medium low for about 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened and is bubbly. The sauce should have reduced slightly as well. If the sauce is too thick add more milk.
• Add Monterey jack, Parmesan, mustard, salt and pepper to bechamel. Combine while cheese melts and taste and reseason if necessary (remember it's less salty after combining with the pasta and veggies).
• Mix pasta, veggies and meat (if using) into the cheese sauce. Pour half of the mixture into an oven-proof container and sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar. Layer the other half of mixture and then sprinkle bread crumbs and then cheese on top.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese on top is melted and casserole is bubbly.

CHEESY CREAMY CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ROTINI PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Arrange chicken thighs in slow cooker. (You might like to remove skin from chicken so as to cut back on grease content.)
• 2. Combine all ingredients whisking or stirring with a fork to make sure the sauce is well mixed. Pour all of the sauce over top of the chicken thighs. Sprinkle with a little parsley if you'd like to.
• 3. Serve with a side of Rotini pasta that's been cooked according to package directions. Spoon some of the sauce over the pasta for certain yumminess!!

CHEESY ROTINI PASTA

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in oil until tender, about 2 minutes.
• 2. Stir in basil, sugar, and crushed tomatoes; season with salt and pepper and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened.
• 3. While sauce is cooking; cook pasta according to the directions on the box.
• 4. Mix pasta and sauce in a bowl, top with cheese. Serve with a salad and carrot sticks.