Farro Pasta Bowl Mediterranean Vegetables (Printable Version)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add diced zucchini, bell peppers, and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are tender yet maintain vibrant color.
04 - Stir in baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until fully wilted. Remove skillet from heat.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
06 - In a large bowl, combine cooked farro pasta, sautéed vegetables, and prepared dressing. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
07 - Divide mixture among serving bowls. Top with crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The farro has this nutty, almost sweet undertone that makes you slow down and actually taste your lunch instead of rushing through it.
  • You can make it once and eat it three different ways—warm straight from the skillet, at room temperature the next day, or even chilled like a grain salad.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when sautéing vegetables—they need space to develop color and stay crisp rather than steaming in their own moisture.
  • Taste the dressing before tossing with the pasta; farro is forgiving but bland dressing will stay bland once everything is combined.
03 -
  • Toast your pine nuts yourself in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes rather than buying pre-toasted; they taste fresher and sharper, and you control the color.
  • Make extra dressing and store it separately—leftover pasta can get soggy, but a fresh drizzle of dressing revives it instantly.
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