Bow Ties With Arugula, Olives, Bulgur and Tomato

Name: Bow Ties With Arugula, Olives, Bulgur and Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 cup mixed olive, pitted and roughly chopped; 1 lemon, juice of; 4 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into thick wedges; black pepper; ¼ cup bulgur; 8 ounces whole wheat bow tie pasta or 8 ounces other cut pasta; 3 cups torn arugula leaves; ½ cup chopped almonds

Servings: persons

salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup mixed olive, pitted and roughly chopped
1 lemon, juice of
4 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into thick wedges
black pepper
¼ cup bulgur
8 ounces whole wheat bow tie pasta or 8 ounces other cut pasta
3 cups torn arugula leaves
½ cup chopped almonds

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
2
Put oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
3
When hot, add onion and garlic and cook, stirring until softens, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in olives then add lemon juice and tomatoes.
5
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until tomatoes are just heated through.
6
Turn off heat.
7
When water comes to a boil, add bulgur.
8
Let water return to a boil, then add pasta.
9
Cook pasta until tender but not mushy.
10
Reserve some cooking water, then drain in a strainer to trap grains with pasta.
11
Toss pasta and bulgur with tomatoe mixture, adding some cooking water if needed.
12
Stir in arugula and almonds, taste and adjust seasoning.
13
Let rest for up to 15 minutes.
14
Stir again and serve.

417

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small red onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Bow Ties With Arugula, Olives, Bulgur and Tomato falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!