Rotini Fiorentina
This easy Rotini Fiorentina recipe can be ready in under 30 minutes. A comforting pasta dish with an incredibly flavorful creamy tomato sauce and lots of mozzarella. The perfect easy pasta dinner for a busy weeknight.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: fiorentina sauce, rotini fiorentina
Servings: 4
Calories: 590kcal
Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and reserve some of the pasta water.
Sauté onion and garlic: Meanwhile, add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
Add tomatoes and seasonings: Add the tomato passata, Italian seasoning, bouillon cube, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Finish pasta: Add the cooked pasta, mozzarella cheese and toss well to combine. Cook for a few more minutes until the pasta warms through. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley or basil and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
- Use a large pot of boiling water to cook the pasta which gives it lots of room enabling it to cook evenly.
- Save some of the pasta water. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by using some of the reserved pasta water.
- Parmesan cheese can be substituted or use a combination of parmesan and mozzarella. Cream cheese could also be added as well.
- Add a protein like boneless chicken or sausage for a balanced meal.
- If adding spinach, I would recommend fresh instead of frozen spinach.
- Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 923IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 3mg