Italian · salad

Fresh Tomato Farfalle

Fresh Tomato Farfalle reads citrus 7.4, sourness 6.5 and richness 3.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian salad, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 1.8 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 3.1 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 9.3 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.5 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 3.3 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 2.5 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Citrus 7.4 · Sourness 6.5 · Richness 3.0 · Sweetness 2.4 · Herbaceous 2.3 · Earthy 2.3 · Fruity 2.2 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Umami 1.7 · Bitterness 1.5 · Nutty 1.2 · Floral 0.8 · Salinity 0.5

What's in it (9)

• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 3 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 Tbs. grated lime zest
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 lb. tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces (5 cups)
• 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
• 9 oz. farfalle pasta
• 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels

Time & effort: about 20 min (12 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 93.2 kcal, 3.6 g protein, 0.9 g fat, 18.4 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (7 steps)

1. Combine lime juice, olive oil, lime zest, and cumin in large bowl.
2. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and basil, and toss to coat.
3. Set aside.
4. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
5. Add corn to pasta water 2 minutes before end of cooking time.
6. Drain, and toss with tomato mixture.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.