This simple pasta dish is loaded with fresh vegetables and is easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner.
PREP TIME 10 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 15 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 25 minutesminutes
YIELD 6servings
Ingredients
1(16 oz) box of farfalle pasta
1package of prepared chicken meatballsWe used caramelized onion flavor.
5tbspolive oil
2clovesof garlicminced
Heavy sprinkle of roasted red pepper flakes
1bunch of broccolinichopped into bite size pieces
1pintof cherry tomatoes
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Set a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta and Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Cover a baking sheet with tin foil. Toss the cherry tomatoes and broccolini with a drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and spread them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Add the vegetables to the oven at the same time you put the noodles into the water to boil. They will cook for about the same amount of time as the pasta. Cook the pasta for the time listed on the package.
In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil at medium high and add the garlic and pepper flakes. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides.
Once the meatballs have browned, remove the pan from the heat and cover to keep warm.
Drain the pasta and toss with the meatballs in the pan.
Serve with the roasted broccolini and cherry tomatoes on top and parmesan as desired.