Casual and Comforting: Farfalle Pasta with Arugula
PUBLISHED ON: 05.09.2015
My boys consider meals that do not include a chunk of meat a snack. Since our teenager appears to be eating less meals with us these days, I am beginning to shift the focus to easy to prepare “empty nesters” meals. It won’t be too much longer, and it will be just my husband and myself at home. Gone will be the days of trying to find meals to pack in the most carbs, protein and calories into my very active teenage son. His parents surely do not have a physical need for such food combinations. The attention is shifting to lighter, plant based meal options (eye roll from husband at the mere sound of “plant based”).
This easy to prepare pasta dish focuses on flavor packed ingredients such as sun dried tomatoes, arugula, and kalamata olives. Walnuts and beans are added for a good source of healthy proteins, and the dish finishes off with a generous grating of sharp Asiago cheese.
If you are looking for a good “go to” satisfying casual meal then add this recipe to your file.
1 cup canned great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 lemon, zest and juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 ounces Asiago cheese, shredded
Michelle
An excellent summertime recipe!
Angie's Recipes
My kind of everyday meal! YUM!
ramblingtart
My husband does eye-rolls at plant based notions too. 🙂 This dish sounds great – such a good lunch.
Nammi
wow, this looks very healthy and light, and agree with the husband rolling his eyes, I think its a male thing. Mine freaks out if he sees a meal completely plant based lol
Nammi
wow, this looks very healthy and light, and agree with the husband rolling his eyes, I think its a male thing. Mine freaks out if he sees a meal completely plant based lol
Anonymous
It is YUMMO!
Big Dude
Good looking dish Velva and Bev feels about the same about a meatless meal.
Michelle
Yum! By the way – my teenage daughter is no different when it comes to meat! We call her Cavegirl. 😉
Kim
My husband feels the same about a meatless meal. I keep trying though:) To me, this pasta dish is the perfect lunch. I could eat it hot or cold and love every single bite!
Jasline @ Foodie Baker
My husband can't stand a meal without meat too. Luckily he's not around for lunch so I can make this all for myself, looks delicious!
Bill
I LOVE this dish, Velva! Some of my favorite things all put together. As Asiago cheese is one of my favorites? Great post. BTW, what are you going to do with all your time when you're an empty nester?
chow and chatter
love simple pasta dishes and it must be an adjustment when the kids leave
That Girl
My boys would definitely consider this a meal. And they'd gobble it up.
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
There are so many wonderful flavors packed in this delightful pasta dish, Velva! I know I will love it. Our food habits have changed quite a bit since our girls lived at home!
Unknown
thanks for sharing this yummy recipe.
Cathleen
Yum! I am all about pasta recipes 🙂
Sneha
An excellent summertime recipe…. 🙂
Tina Smith
Looks amazing!
Joanne
Fresh pasta dishes like this are my favorite part of spring/summer eating! So lovely.
Catherine
Dear Velva, I love this dish. It is perfect for summer and delicious. xo Catherine
Suzan
Sounds like a wonderful summer pasta salad!! I LOVE summer cold salads!!
Chris
I think the dictionary people really messed up when they didn't take the opportunity to spell it as AAAAROOOOOgula just for fun 😉 Great summer dish as a main or a side.
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina
This is a perfect meal for me! I don't need that much meat anymore and am so glad for it! Great recipe for my files; pinning too Velva!