Bow Tie Pasta with Feta Pine Nuts and Tomatoes
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and satisfying Bow Tie Pasta with Feta, Pine Nuts, and Tomatoes! This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines tender bow tie pasta with sweet bursts of cherry tomatoes, creamy crumbled feta, and the nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts, all brought together with aromatic garlic and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Fresh basil adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish, making this 25-minute recipe as impressive as it is simple to prepare. Perfect for a quick family meal or a light, elegant entrée, this pasta dish strikes the ideal balance of freshness and indulgence. Pair it with a crisp side salad and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean any day of the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 3 oz Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Pine nuts
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Set them aside.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and release their juices.
Lower the heat and add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to combine with the tomatoes and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper.
Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle in the toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta, and chopped basil. Gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil or feta if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.6 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 46.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 3304 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.8 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 78.2 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 666 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2284 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
