Farro Pasta Mediterranean Vegetables (Printable Version)

Nutty farro pasta tossed with vibrant vegetables and lemon-olive oil dressing

# 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

# Directions:

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 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add 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 retain 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 portion with crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and toasted pine nuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd think, and there's something deeply satisfying about a warm bowl that's actually good for you.
  • The farro has this subtle chewiness that makes you slow down and actually taste what you're eating, not just rush through lunch.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, so you can make extra without feeling like you're eating the same thing twice.
02 -
  • Don't skip the fresh lemon juice—I learned this the hard way after trying to save time with bottled, and the whole dish tasted flat and one-dimensional until I made it properly.
  • Keep your vegetables moving in that skillet so they don't sit and soften too much; you want them to stay vibrant and slightly crisp, not mushy.
03 -
  • If farro pasta isn't available where you shop, whole farro grains work beautifully and have even more chew—just plan for about 25 minutes of cooking time and make sure to salt that water generously.
  • The secret to this tasting restaurant-quality is using genuinely good olive oil and fresh lemon juice; these two ingredients carry the entire dish, so don't compromise on them.
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