Garlic and Green Onion Pasta Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Garlic and Green Onion Pasta Salad
30 min.
5
501kcal

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Welcome to a delightful and flavorful journey with our Garlic and Green Onion Pasta Salad! Perfectly crafted for a variety of occasions, this vegetarian dish is an easy yet elegant choice that works beautifully as a side, antipasti, starter, or even a satisfying snack. With a total preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious plate of this pasta salad for family gatherings, brunches, or a spontaneous weeknight dinner.

The star of this dish is the bow tie pasta, elegantly tossed with a luscious butter sauce that elevates its flavors. The aroma of sautéed garlic and fresh green onions fills your kitchen, making it hard to resist tasting the dish even before it’s served! Each bite is a delightful blend of comforting carbohydrates, healthy fats, and just a hint of freshness from the herbs.

Heartwarming yet light, this pasta salad boasts a satisfying caloric profile of 501 kcal per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious eaters. Whether you choose to enjoy it on its own or pair it with your favorite main course, this Garlic and Green Onion Pasta Salad is bound to impress guests and family alike. So grab your pots and pans, and let's dive into making this delicious culinary delight that’s as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce bow tie pasta 
  • 0.8 cup butter 
  • cloves garlic minced
  •  green onions minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  2. Let cool and transfer to a large salad bowl.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir green onions and garlic until garlic is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir butter mixture into the bow tie pasta and mix in parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories501kcal
Protein7.46%
Fat51.34%
Carbs41.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.8
Glycemic Load
20.65
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.064347782861%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:500.65kcal
25.03%
Fat:28.66g
44.09%
Saturated Fat:17.69g
110.58%
Carbohydrates:51.75g
17.25%
Net Carbohydrates:49.36g
17.95%
Sugar:2.02g
2.24%
Cholesterol:73.21mg
24.4%
Sodium:224.38mg
9.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.37g
18.74%
Selenium:43.55µg
62.22%
Manganese:0.66mg
32.78%
Vitamin A:922.8IU
18.46%
Vitamin K:17.38µg
16.55%
Phosphorus:141.27mg
14.13%
Copper:0.21mg
10.31%
Magnesium:38.48mg
9.62%
Fiber:2.39g
9.56%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.88%
Vitamin B3:1.22mg
6.09%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.04%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.85%
Iron:1.02mg
5.66%
Potassium:184.58mg
5.27%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.62%
Folate:17.91µg
4.48%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.5%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.43%
Calcium:29.82mg
2.98%
Vitamin C:1.73mg
2.09%
Source:Allrecipes