Farro Pasta Bowl Mediterranean Vegetables (Printer-friendly)

Wholesome farro pasta with colorful Mediterranean vegetables, zesty olive oil dressing, and feta cheese for a satisfying meal.

# What You'll 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

# How-To Steps:

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 - 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, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and retain 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, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
06 - Transfer cooked farro pasta to a large bowl. Add sautéed vegetables and prepared dressing. Toss gently to coat evenly.
07 - Divide pasta mixture among serving bowls. Top with crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes even better the next day when the flavors have gotten to know each other, making it perfect for meal prep without tasting like you're eating leftovers.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 40 minutes, which means dinner on a busy night doesn't require scrolling through takeout apps.
  • You can eat it warm, cold, or somewhere in between, which gives you permission to make it whenever and eat it however the mood strikes.
02 -
  • Don't oversalt your dressing because the feta will add saltiness—it's one of those mistakes you can't undo once everything's mixed together, so taste as you go and trust your instincts.
  • The vegetables will continue cooking slightly from the residual heat even after you remove the skillet from the fire, so pull them off the heat when they're just slightly firmer than you think they should be.
03 -
  • Toast your pine nuts in a dry skillet for just 2–3 minutes before serving so they release their oils and become impossible to ignore, transforming the whole bowl with minimal effort.
  • If you can't find farro pasta, whole farro grains work beautifully too—just cook them for 20–25 minutes until tender, and you'll get an even heartier, more textured result.
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