Farro Pasta Bowl Mediterranean Vegetables (Printable)

Nutty farro pasta tossed with roasted vegetables and zesty dressing for a light yet satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.

# 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's forgiving enough to make on a weeknight but impressive enough to serve to friends without apology.
  • The colors alone make you feel like you're eating something genuinely good for your body.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, which almost never happens with pasta dishes.
02 -
  • Don't shock your pasta with cold water after draining—keep it warm so it absorbs the dressing instead of repelling it.
  • The vegetables will continue releasing moisture as they sit, so if you're making this ahead, store the dressing separately and combine everything right before serving.
03 -
  • Make the dressing while the vegetables cook, so everything's ready to toss when the pasta drains—this keeps the pasta warm enough to absorb all those flavors.
  • Toast your pine nuts in a dry pan for two minutes before sprinkling them on, which wakes up their flavor and keeps them from tasting dusty.
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