Gemelli with Fresh Green and Yellow Beans

Gemelli with Fresh Green and Yellow Beans
85 min.
18
100kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and refreshing side dish that will elevate your next gathering? Look no further than our delightful Gemelli with Fresh Green and Yellow Beans! This colorful pasta salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

With the perfect balance of tender gemelli pasta, crisp green and yellow beans, and juicy grape tomatoes, this dish is a wonderful way to incorporate seasonal produce into your meals. The addition of shaved Parmesan cheese adds a rich, nutty flavor that complements the tangy tarragon vinegar and smooth vegetable oil dressing, creating a harmonious blend that is simply irresistible.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, antipasti, or a light starter, this recipe is versatile enough to fit any occasion. Plus, it's easy to prepare in just 85 minutes, making it a great option for busy cooks who still want to impress their guests. With only 100 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a nutritious and satisfying dish.

So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a pasta salad that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • oz green beans fresh cut into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)
  • oz parmesan shaved
  • oz soup noodles uncooked
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup tarragon vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • oz turtle beans fresh yellow cut into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding green and yellow beans for last 5 minutes of cooking time; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  2. In large bowl, mix pasta, beans and tomatoes.
  3. In small bowl, beat oil, vinegar and salt with wire whisk until well blended; stir into pasta mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
  4. Just before serving, stir salad; top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories100kcal
Protein14.98%
Fat40.42%
Carbs44.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.28
Glycemic Load
4.04
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.7291304378406%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:99.94kcal
5%
Fat:4.48g
6.9%
Saturated Fat:1.28g
7.99%
Carbohydrates:11.13g
3.71%
Net Carbohydrates:10.34g
3.76%
Sugar:0.99g
1.1%
Cholesterol:3.21mg
1.07%
Sodium:143.7mg
6.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.74g
7.48%
Selenium:9.17µg
13.09%
Vitamin K:8.88µg
8.46%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.66%
Vitamin C:5.87mg
7.11%
Phosphorus:66.21mg
6.62%
Calcium:65.95mg
6.6%
Magnesium:13.61mg
3.4%
Folate:13.13µg
3.28%
Vitamin A:161.48IU
3.23%
Fiber:0.79g
3.16%
Copper:0.06mg
2.99%
Potassium:95.45mg
2.73%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.61%
Iron:0.45mg
2.52%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.48%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.21%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.97%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.81%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.62%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.12%