Mexican-style Fresh Tomatoes and Pasta

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 6

Mexican-style Fresh Tomatoes and Pasta recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes
	1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
	1 can chopped green chilies ( I have substituted 1/4 c chopped bell pepper )
	1/3 cup chopped cilantro
	1/4 cup olive oil
	2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 lb bow tie pasta , freshly cooked and drained

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

484

Sugar

Fat

19g

This Mexican-style Fresh Tomato and Pasta recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, this pasta dish features ripe tomatoes, red onion, green chilies/bell pepper, and cilantro, all coated in a zesty lime dressing. The addition of bow tie pasta helps fill you up and gives you the energy needed to power through your day. Whether you choose to serve it hot or cold, this dish is sure to impress your guests and your taste buds.

Instructions

1.	Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions.
2.	Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, red onion, green chilies or bell pepper, and cilantro.
3.	Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over tomato mixture; sprinkle with salt and toss to combine.
4.	Drain pasta and add it to tomato mixture, tossing to combine. Serve warm.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to make, packed with fresh ingredients and flavors.

The recipe can be easily adapted to personal preferences by adding more or less spice or swapping out vegetables as desired.

CONS

It is a relatively high-carb dish, and the addition of pasta makes it less suitable for those on a low-carb diet.

If not properly stored, the tomatoes in the dish can make it watery and less flavorful.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is full of health benefits, from the high fiber and nutrient content in the pasta to the antioxidant-rich tomatoes, cilantro, and green chilies/bell pepper.
Tomatoes have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer, while cilantro is believed to aid digestion and reduce inflammation.