Bow Tie Pasta Toss

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Bow Tie Pasta Toss
15 min.
15
115kcal

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Looking for a quick, delicious, and vegetarian-friendly dish that's sure to impress? Look no further than this Bow Tie Pasta Toss! This scrumptious recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a light snack. With a vibrant blend of flavors, including tangy balsamic vinegar, briny black olives, and creamy feta cheese, this pasta toss is a feast for the senses.

Packed with 15 servings, this dish is ideal for gatherings or to have leftovers throughout the week. Each serving contains only 115 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The Bow Tie Pasta Toss boasts a balanced caloric breakdown with 11.43% protein, 41.73% fat, and 46.84% carbs, catering to a variety of dietary needs.

To create this mouth-watering dish, you'll need a simple list of ingredients, including balsamic vinegar, black olives, bow tie pasta, feta cheese, garlic, grape tomatoes, olive oil, fresh oregano, salt, and sweet onion. With just a whisk, a bowl, and a pot, your kitchen tools are equally minimal and efficient.

For a shortcut, the recipe offers a "Kitchen Express" option where you can substitute 6 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette for the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and oregano, streamlining the cooking process without sacrificing taste.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking for a new weeknight staple, this Bow Tie Pasta Toss is a versatile, delectable choice that promises to delight your taste buds and nourish your body. So why wait? Give this recipe a try and savor the flavors today!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 2.3 oz olives black drained sliced canned
  • ounces farfalle pasta uncooked
  • oz feta cheese crumbled
  • small garlic clove pressed
  • cup grape tomatoes cut in half
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 15 servings oregano fresh
  • teaspoon oregano fresh chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
  • tablespoon onion sweet finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, adding 1/2 tsp. salt to water; drain well.
  2. Place pasta in a large bowl, and stir in tomatoes, olives, and onion.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt; add to pasta mixture, tossing to coat.
  4. Let stand 10 minutes; stir in feta.
  5. Garnish, if desired.
  6. Kitchen Express: Substitute 6 Tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette for olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Proceed as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein11.43%
Fat41.73%
Carbs46.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.13
Glycemic Load
5.03
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
4.3269565656133%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:115.16kcal
5.76%
Fat:5.37g
8.27%
Saturated Fat:1.54g
9.63%
Carbohydrates:13.58g
4.53%
Net Carbohydrates:12.34g
4.49%
Sugar:1.25g
1.39%
Cholesterol:6.73mg
2.24%
Sodium:271.36mg
11.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.31g
6.62%
Selenium:10.81µg
15.44%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.85%
Vitamin K:9.73µg
9.27%
Calcium:63.21mg
6.32%
Phosphorus:59.38mg
5.94%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.71%
Fiber:1.24g
4.94%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.79%
Iron:0.76mg
4.2%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.9%
Magnesium:14.57mg
3.64%
Copper:0.07mg
3.31%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.24%
Vitamin A:150.66IU
3.01%
Folate:9.6µg
2.4%
Potassium:83.24mg
2.38%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.28%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.17%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.13%
Vitamin C:1.48mg
1.8%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.6%
Source:My Recipes