Red And Green Farfalle
Looking for a delightful and visually stunning pasta dish to impress your guests or simply elevate your weeknight dinner? Look no further than our recipe for Red and Green Farfalle! This colorful dish brings together the vibrant hues of red cherry tomatoes and vibrant green spinach, creating a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Perfect for a cozy night in or a festive gathering, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to burst, releasing their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
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Toss the cooked farfalle pasta into the skillet with the cherry tomatoes and spinach. Stir to combine, adding some of the reserved pasta cooking water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and gently toss to coat.
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Serve the Red and Green Farfalle hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves for an extra touch of freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Total Fat
- 16 g
- Saturated Fat
- 4 g
- Cholesterol
- 10 mg
- Sodium
- 350 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 48 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugars
- 4 g
- Protein
- 12 g
With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, Red and Green Farfalle is a perfect dish to brighten up any mealtime. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or hoping to impress your guests with a visually stunning dish, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your cooking repertoire. Enjoy the aromatic blend of garlic, tomatoes, and spinach, all brought together with the satisfying twirl of perfectly cooked farfalle pasta. Give this recipe a try and let your taste buds dance with joy!