To prepare a whole wheat rotini pasta salad recipe, you'll need: 1 1/2 cups (240 milliliters) water 1/2 cup (120 mL) olive oil 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tsp. ground thyme 1/4 cup chopped scallions (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon dill weed or chives Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) and line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with foil or parchment paper. Toss the pasta with the salt and pepper. Spread the pesto on each foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm or at room temperature.