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Bow Ties with Arugula, Olives, Bulgur and Tomato Wedges

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 1 minced garlic
  • 1 cup mixed olives pitted and roughly chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 ripe tomatoes cored and cut into thick wedges
  • black pepper
  • 1/4 cup #3 coarse Bulgur Wheat 8 ounces whole wheat bow-tie or other cut pasta
  • 3 cups torn arugula leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, add onion and garlic and cook, stirring until softens; about 5 minutes. Stir in olives, then add lemon juice and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until tomatoes are just heated through; turn off heat.
  • When water comes to a boil, add bulgur. Let water return to a boil, then add pasta. Cook bow ties until tender but not mushy (start tasting after 5 minutes). Reserve some cooking water, then drain in a strainer to trap grains with pasta.
  • Toss pasta and bulgur with tomato mixture, adding some cooking water if needed. Stir in arugula and almonds, taste and adjust seasoning. Let rest for up to 15 minutes; stir again and serve.

Notes

Makes 4 servings. *Photo and recipe credit Mark Bittman