Bow Tie Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Bow Tie Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil
45 min.
4
269kcal

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Looking for a delicious and vibrant dish that bursts with the flavors of summer? Look no further than our Bow Tie Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil! This delightful vegetarian and vegan recipe is not only simple to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light appetizer, it caters to all your culinary needs while being dairy-free.

What sets this recipe apart is its harmonious blend of fresh ingredients that come together to create a symphony of taste. The sweetness of halved cherry tomatoes perfectly complements the briny goodness of capers and niçoise olives, while the fresh basil leaves add a refreshing herbal note. Each bite is a delightful mix of textures and flavors, making it a standout choice for any meal.

With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up this delectable dish to impress your family and friends—or simply to enjoy a moment of culinary delight all to yourself. What's more, each serving is packed with a balanced caloric breakdown, ensuring you can indulge in this dish without any guilt. Add a sprinkle of vinegar over each serving for that extra zing, and watch it disappear from the table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons capers 
  • cups cherry tomatoes halved ( 2 pints)
  • cups farfalle pasta hot cooked
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh thinly sliced
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup olives pitted chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well.
  2. Sprinkle vinegar over each serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories269kcal
Protein11.4%
Fat31.33%
Carbs57.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.13
Glycemic Load
14.7
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.280869629072%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
5.27mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
7.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:268.62kcal
13.43%
Fat:9.51g
14.63%
Saturated Fat:1.36g
8.51%
Carbohydrates:39.11g
13.04%
Net Carbohydrates:35.6g
12.94%
Sugar:4.39g
4.88%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:700.46mg
30.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.79g
15.58%
Vitamin C:34.97mg
42.39%
Selenium:28.34µg
40.49%
Manganese:0.58mg
28.83%
Vitamin A:948.42IU
18.97%
Vitamin K:18.49µg
17.61%
Vitamin E:2.38mg
15.84%
Iron:2.64mg
14.66%
Fiber:3.52g
14.07%
Copper:0.26mg
12.91%
Potassium:395.56mg
11.3%
Phosphorus:106.76mg
10.68%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.97%
Magnesium:36.66mg
9.17%
Folate:29.27µg
7.32%
Vitamin B3:1.31mg
6.56%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.42%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.32%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.85%
Calcium:38.12mg
3.81%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.29%
Source:My Recipes