Bowtie Salad Primavera With Fresh Basil and Toasted

Name: Bowtie Salad Primavera With Fresh Basil and Toasted Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb farfalle pasta (bowtie); 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 small zucchini, sliced; 1 (2 1/2 ounce) cansliced black olives, drained; ½ cup sliced green onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups Baby Spinach, slightly chopped; ½ cup chopped fresh basil; ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts; ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb farfalle pasta (bowtie)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 small zucchini, sliced
1 (2 1/2 ounce) cansliced black olives, drained
½ cup sliced green onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups Baby Spinach, slightly chopped
½ cup chopped fresh basil
⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta as directed on the package until tender but firm.
2
Rinse with cold water; drain.
3
Toss pasta with tomatoes, zucchini, olives, green onions, garlic, vinaigrette and red pepper flakes.
4
Cover and chill, if desired, for up to 24 hours.
5
Just before serving, add spinach and basil; toss gently.
6
Top with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.
7
*For convenience use canned tomatoes with garlic in place of plain diced tomatoes and garlic.
8
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 400; Total fat 8g (Saturated fat 1.5g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 600mg; Carbohydrate 69g; Fiber 4g; Protein 14g.

689

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

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: 1 lb farfalle pasta (bowtie), 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 2 small zucchini, sliced, 1 (2 1/2 ounce) cansliced black olives, drained, and more.

Yes, Bowtie Salad Primavera With Fresh Basil and Toasted Pine Nuts falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Bowtie Salad Primavera With Fresh Basil and Toasted Pine Nuts

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Variations & substitutions

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