Bow Ties with Fennel, Green Beans and Baby Limas

Name: Bow Ties with Fennel, Green Beans and Baby Limas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 medium bulb fennel, chopped (1 cup); 4 medium cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbs. fennel seeds, lightly crushed; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup frozen baby lima beans; 6 oz. green beans, trimmed and halved (1 1/2 cups); 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, rinsed, halved and pitted; ⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 12 oz. dried bow-tie pasta (farfalle); 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz.; optional)

Servings: persons

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium bulb fennel, chopped (1 cup)
4 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. fennel seeds, lightly crushed
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup frozen baby lima beans
6 oz. green beans, trimmed and halved (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup kalamata olives, rinsed, halved and pitted
⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
12 oz. dried bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz.; optional)

1
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add onion and fennel and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
4
Add garlic and fennel seeds and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
5
Stir in broth and lima beans and bring to a simmer.
6
Stir in green beans and salt, reduce heat to medium and simmer until all beans are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes and olives and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in parsley and pepper.
9
Shortly before sauce is ready, add bow ties to boiling water; stir to prevent sticking.
10
Cook, stirring often, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
11
Drain well and place in large warm serving bowl.
12
Add bean mixture and toss to coat.
13
Serve sprinkled with Parmesan if desired.

833

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 medium bulb fennel, chopped (1 cup), 4 medium cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Bow Ties with Fennel, Green Beans and Baby Limas 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!