Bow Tie Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Bow tie pasta, also known as farfalle, gets its name from its distinctive shape resembling a bow tie or butterfly.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Bow Tie Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Bow Tie Pasta
• 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• ¹⁄₂ cup Kalamata Olives
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh Basil
• 4 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and kalamata olives to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil.
6. Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.