Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo

Basil and sun-dried tomato add flavor and zing to this simple yet delicious pasta salad recipe. It's perfect for picnics, and great served warm or cold.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 0.33333334326744 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Add basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, 4 or 5 times.
  3. Toss orzo, basil-tomato mixture, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl;. serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 275mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

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