Best Mediterranean Farfalle Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN FARFALLE (BOW TIE) PASTA SALAD



Mediterranean Farfalle (Bow Tie) Pasta Salad image

From the San Giorgio box. The red wine vinegar makes this a sweet pasta salad. The beans makes this a satisfying light meal.

Provided by LaJuneBug

Categories     Beans

Time 2h25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups farfalle pasta, uncooked
1 (7 ounce) container roasted red peppers or 1 (7 ounce) container pimientos, drained and sliced into strips
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Boil pasta for 11 minutes (al dente) to 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine roasted red pepper, onion, parsley, vinegar, and garlic.
  • Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in oil.
  • Add cooled pasta, beans, and seasoning; toss lightly until well blended.
  • Cover; refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.4, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 280.2, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 15.5

MEDITERRANEAN FARFALLE



Mediterranean Farfalle image

This is wonderful as a meal or alongside sandwiches or grilled meats. Try it and add your favorite vegetable. Serve warm or cold.

Provided by Karyn Knight

Categories     Side Dish

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package farfalle pasta
1 pound chorizo sausage, crumbled
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
½ cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup diced tomato
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in salted, boiling water until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, brown chorizo over medium heat. Add nuts and brown them also; do not burn! Add garlic, and remove from heat.
  • Drain pasta. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, chorizo mixture, basil, cheese, and tomatoes. Whisk together olive oil and vinegar; pour over pasta, and toss. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 48 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 893 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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