Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad
Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad blends fresh basil and oregano with olives, Parmesan, and a tangy red wine vinaigrette for a bright, aromatic bite. Juicy tomatoes, green onions, creamy mozzarella, and toasty pine nuts add texture and richness, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the basil, oregano, oil, Parmesan cheese, olives, vinegar, cilantro, sugar, hot sauce, garlic, black pepper, Dijon mustard, salt, lemon, and onion powder together in a large bowl, then stir in the tomatoes and green onions to coat.
- 2
Refrigerate.
- 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 4
Cook the farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes.
- 5
Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- 6
Add the pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- 7
Top with the mozzarella cheese and pine nuts.
- 8
Refrigerate before serving for at least 1 hour.
- Calories 564.57 kcal High 28%
- Protein 15.04 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 62.45 g 23%
- Total Fat 30.79 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 8.01 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.17 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 438.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.92 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 5.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 247.94 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 3.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 255.66 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 60.87 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 15.2 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Herb Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, and Farfalle Pasta. Each serving provides about 564.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Farfalle Pasta, Fresh Basil. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 564.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 20 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad healthy?
- Herb-Loaded Pesto Bowtie Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 564.57 calories and 15.04 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 438.39 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.01 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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