Tender whole-wheat bowtie pasta with peas and cherry tomatoes in a creamy Parmesan herb dressing.
Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 10 minutes
Instructions
1Fill a large pot with 2 quarts cold water, place over high heat to boil.
2In a blender or food processor, process cottage cheese, buttermilk and oil until smooth. Transfer to plastic container, add dill, parsley, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, juice, salt and pepper, stir until combined.
3Cover and refrigerate. When water is boiling, cook pasta 10 minutes or until tender according to package directions. Add peas, cook another minute.
4Drain, rinse under cold water until completely cool. Transfer to large plastic container, add tomatoes, scallions and salt and pepper to taste.
5If serving immediately, add dressing and toss to coat. If not, store in fridge and toss before serving. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1/6 of salad
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 213
Total Fat 4 g
Total Carbohydrate 35 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 182 mg
Fiber 5 g
Additional Information
Recipe Category: Salad
Recipe Subcategory: Pasta Salads
Recipe Ethnicity: Italian
Dietetic Info:
Glycemic Index:
Gluten Free: No
Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy
NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.