Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Name: Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried bow tie pasta ((farfalle)); 1¾ teaspoons salt ((divided)); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ((divided)); ½ to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes; 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes ((dry-packed preferable to packed in oil, julienne cut - about 1 cup)); 8-12 ounces mozzarella pearls; 1 cup basil leaves ((julienned))

Bow tie pasta tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil in a chili-infused olive oil dressing. The dry-packed tomatoes rehydrate in the warm pasta, intensifying their tangy sweetness against the heat of red chili flakes.

Glycemic Load: 9.0 (Low)

267 calories per serving

Serves: 8

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Original recipe: thewoksoflife.com

About This Calculation

Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad has a low glycemic load of 9.0 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are farfalle pasta, cooked al dente (GL 8.1), sun-dried tomatoes (dry-packed) (GL 0.7), mozzarella cheese (fresh) (GL 0.2). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.