Usage

A versatile, thick, corkscrew-shaped pasta that is great in pasta salads, mac & cheese, or pasta bakes.

Shape

Rotini is a corkscrew-shaped pasta that originated in Northern Italy. It's shape was inspired by watching children playing - always in motion just like the spirals of Rotini.

Texture

The twists of the Rotini allow it to effortlessly hold more sauce, making this shape a great complement for pasta salads or any tomato-based sauce.

Cooking Tips

1. Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.

2. Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently.

3. For authentic 'al dente' pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for 7 minutes. For more tender pasta, boil an additional 1 minute.

4. Remove from heat and drain well.

5. Serve immediately with your favorite Barilla sauce.