Ingredients
- 6 oz Orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 oz Fresh basil
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 pint Grape tomatoes halved
Instructions
- In a blender combine garlic and basil, pulse for a few seconds. Slowly drizzle in remaining olive oil to emulsify the pesto. Add half the Parmigiano and pulse, season with salt and pepper, set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt. Cook pasta according to package, drain and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- In a large bowl combine, pesto and pasta and stir to incorporate. In a pan saute the grape tomatoes on high heat to blisters about 1 - 2 minutes add all ingredients into the pan and toss about 30 seconds. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3175IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 3mg
Warm Orzo Pesto Salad
Ingredients
- 6 oz Orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 oz Fresh basil
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 pint Grape tomatoes halved
Instructions
- In a blender combine garlic and basil, pulse for a few seconds. Slowly drizzle in remaining olive oil to emulsify the pesto. Add half the Parmigiano and pulse, season with salt and pepper, set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt. Cook pasta according to package, drain and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- In a large bowl combine, pesto and pasta and stir to incorporate. In a pan saute the grape tomatoes on high heat to blisters about 1 - 2 minutes add all ingredients into the pan and toss about 30 seconds. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 11gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3175IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 3mg
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