Farro Pasta Bowl Mediterranean Vegetables (Print)

Nutty farro pasta tossed with vibrant Mediterranean vegetables and zesty olive oil dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Grains and Pasta

01 - 8.8 oz farro pasta

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
05 - 5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
07 - 1 small red onion, finely sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dressing

09 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
16 - 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook farro pasta according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
02 - While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add diced zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are tender but retain vibrant color.
04 - Stir in baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Remove skillet from heat.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
06 - In a large bowl, combine cooked farro pasta, sautéed vegetables, and prepared dressing. Toss gently to coat evenly.
07 - Divide among serving bowls and top with crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in less than 45 minutes, even if you're moving slowly.
  • The vegetables stay bright and crisp instead of turning to mush, which honestly surprised me the first time.
  • One bowl for lunch means you're genuinely full without that heavy feeling afterward.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the vegetables—they should stay bright and crisp, not soft and mushy, which is the difference between a great bowl and a sad one.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss it in just before serving or it'll get soggy.
03 -
  • Toast your own pine nuts in a dry skillet for 2 minutes—they'll taste exponentially better than buying them pre-toasted.
  • Keep the vegetables slightly under-cooked because they'll soften a bit more from the warm pasta and the heat of everything coming together.
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