Farfalle with Wilted Frisée and Burst Tomatoes

Health score
28%
Farfalle with Wilted Frisée and Burst Tomatoes
45 min.
6
415kcal

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Are you ready to dive into a delightful culinary experience that combines vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients? Look no further than this delectable Farfalle with Wilted Frisée and Burst Tomatoes. Perfect for a cozy lunch or as a stunning side dish for dinner, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Imagine the juicy burst of cherry tomatoes mingling with the rich, earthy essence of wilted frisée, all coated in a luscious sauce that brings it all together. The addition of garlic and a hint of lemon peel adds a refreshing brightness, while the sprinkle of crushed red pepper provides just the right amount of heat to excite your taste buds.

What makes this dish truly special is its versatility—serving as a main course or an elegant side, it fits seamlessly into any meal. Plus, it's surprisingly easy to make and takes only 45 minutes from start to finish! With each serving containing a balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats, it's a satisfying option that doesn't compromise on flavor. The freshly grated Parmesan cheese enhances the overall taste, delivering that extra touch of indulgence.

So grab your apron and get ready to create a beautiful dish that celebrates the simple yet exquisite combination of pasta and seasonal produce. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pints cherry tomatoes 
  • 12 ounces farfalle pasta (bow-tie pasta)
  • pound frisée coarsely chopped
  • large garlic cloves minced
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into 1/2-inch pieces ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes begin to burst, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, lemon peel, and dried crushed red pepper; cook 2 minutes longer.
  4. Add frisée in batches and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes total. Season tomato-frisée mixture with salt and pepper.
  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  6. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
  7. Add pasta to skillet with tomato-frisée mixture. Stir in butter.
  8. Add reserved pasta liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Divide pasta among shallow bowls and serve, passing cheese separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories415kcal
Protein11.8%
Fat38.74%
Carbs49.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12
Glycemic Load
17.11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.143043466236%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.59mg
Luteolin
1.59mg
Kaempferol
1.87mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
5.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:414.8kcal
20.74%
Fat:18.13g
27.9%
Saturated Fat:7.29g
45.53%
Carbohydrates:52.1g
17.37%
Net Carbohydrates:46.35g
16.85%
Sugar:5.03g
5.59%
Cholesterol:27.32mg
9.11%
Sodium:198.99mg
8.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.43g
24.86%
Vitamin K:233.46µg
222.35%
Vitamin A:5230.73IU
104.61%
Selenium:39.82µg
56.89%
Vitamin C:45.86mg
55.58%
Manganese:0.99mg
49.7%
Folate:109.62µg
27.4%
Vitamin E:3.73mg
24.89%
Copper:0.48mg
24.23%
Phosphorus:232.71mg
23.27%
Fiber:5.75g
23.01%
Potassium:725.65mg
20.73%
Calcium:179.03mg
17.9%
Magnesium:66.9mg
16.73%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.75%
Vitamin B5:1.32mg
13.18%
Iron:2.33mg
12.97%
Zinc:1.67mg
11.12%
Vitamin B3:2mg
10%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.98%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.61%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.14%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.21%
Source:Epicurious