Bow Tie Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and easy-to-make Bow Tie Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives! Featuring the perfect blend of al dente farfalle, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and a hint of garlic, this Mediterranean-inspired dish bursts with bold, zesty flavors. A drizzle of olive oil creates a light, silky sauce, enhanced by freshly grated Parmesan cheese and aromatic basil. Customize your spice level with optional red pepper flakes, and enjoy a dish that comes together in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings or casual entertaining, this quick pasta recipe is as wholesome as it is irresistible. Pair with a crisp salad for a complete meal that effortlessly impresses!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 0.5 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, chopped)
- 0.33 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves (chopped or torn)
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper (freshly cracked)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and halved Kalamata olives. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If using, sprinkle in red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a light sauce that coats the pasta well.
Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves just before serving.
Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.2 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 3066 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.5 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 978 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2557 mg | 54% | |
*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.
