Garden Pasta Toss

Health score
27%
Garden Pasta Toss
45 min.
6
178kcal

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Garden Pasta Toss: A Fresh and Flavorful Side Dish

Looking for a delightful side dish that's light, colorful, and packed with fresh flavors? Look no further than this Garden Pasta Toss! This easy-to-make recipe is the perfect addition to any meal, whether you're enjoying it as an antipasti, starter, snack, or alongside your main course. With a delightful medley of artichoke hearts, broccoli, carrots, and cherry tomatoes, this pasta dish is both nutritious and delicious.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a beautiful and satisfying dish that serves six. Each serving comes in at a modest 178 calories, making it a guilt-free option for any occasion. The combination of pasta and vibrant vegetables is seasoned to perfection with dried basil, oregano, and a zesty Italian Parmesan dressing.

To create this tasty dish, you'll need a simple list of ingredients and a Dutch oven to bring it all together. Once prepared, the Garden Pasta Toss can be chilled for two hours, allowing the flavors to meld and create a refreshing cold side dish. If you'd like, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top for an extra touch of indulgence.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to add a burst of color and flavor to your table. Give the Garden Pasta Toss a try and enjoy a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make side dish that's sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce artichoke hearts drained canned
  • cups farfalle pasta uncooked
  • cup broccoli 
  • small carrots thinly sliced
  • cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.3 teaspoon basil dried
  •  spring onion sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.5 cup parmesan italian
  • quarts water 

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water in a Dutch oven 12 minutes.
  2. Add broccoli and carrot, and cook 1 minute; drain. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process; drain. Return pasta mixture to Dutch oven. Stir in artichokes and next 4 ingredients.
  3. Add dressing, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 2 hours.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories178kcal
Protein19.02%
Fat14.05%
Carbs66.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.81
Glycemic Load
9.92
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.452608622935%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
1.3mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:178.4kcal
8.92%
Fat:2.75g
4.23%
Saturated Fat:1.48g
9.26%
Carbohydrates:29.45g
9.82%
Net Carbohydrates:26.19g
9.52%
Sugar:3.23g
3.58%
Cholesterol:5.67mg
1.89%
Sodium:423.6mg
18.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.37g
16.74%
Vitamin A:3143.71IU
62.87%
Vitamin K:35.82µg
34.11%
Selenium:21.4µg
30.57%
Vitamin C:21.23mg
25.74%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.93%
Calcium:142.31mg
14.23%
Phosphorus:140.2mg
14.02%
Fiber:3.26g
13.04%
Copper:0.21mg
10.32%
Magnesium:33.73mg
8.43%
Potassium:252.61mg
7.22%
Folate:27.07µg
6.77%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.24%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.81%
Iron:0.97mg
5.39%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.02%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.85%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.35%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.36%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.19%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.67%
Source:My Recipes