Broccoli Pine Nut Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Broccoli Pine Nut Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb farfalle pasta or 1/2 lb bow tie pasta, cooked,drained,and kept warm; 5 cups broccoli florets, steamed until crip-tender; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow bell peppers; 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon capers; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; chopped fresh parsley; balsamic vinegar; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

1/2 lb farfalle pasta or 1/2 lb bow tie pasta, cooked,drained,and kept warm
5 cups broccoli florets, steamed until crip-tender
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow bell peppers
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
chopped fresh parsley
balsamic vinegar
lemon wedge

1
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan; add the garlic and saute in the oil for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2
Remove from the heat.
3
Place cooked pasta into a serving bowl; add garlic-oil mixture and toss gently.
4
Add the broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, and capers to the pasta; toss to combine.
5
Right before ready to serve, add in the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste; toss gently.
6
Sprinkle pine nuts and parsley on top; serve immediately.
7
Pass around a cruet of balsamic vinegar and lemon wedges for those who want to add a little splash of zesty flavor to their pasta dish.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb farfalle pasta or 1/2 lb bow tie pasta, cooked,drained,and kept warm, 5 cups broccoli florets, steamed until crip-tender, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Pine Nut Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Broccoli Pine Nut Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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