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Mediterranean-Style Toasted Orzo with Parmesan and Sundried Tomatoes
Prepared Mediterranean-style, this nutty Toasted Orzo Pasta Recipe with Garlic, Parmesan and Sundried Tomatoes will steal the show next to your favorite protein. You can even serve it as a quick and easy vegetarian meal on its own!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 5369 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Italian
Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil (Our Italian Nocellara EVOO is a good choice here)
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- kosher salt
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 lemon (juice of)
- 1 cup parsley (chopped, packed)
- 1/2 cup Dill (chopped)
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes in olive oil (chopped)
- black pepper
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated parmesan (more to your liking)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, eat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high. Add the orzo and cook, tossing around, until toasted to a beautiful golden brown.
- Add at least 7 cups of boiling water to the saucepan and season well with kosher salt. Cook the pasta in boiling water to al dante according to the package instructions (about 7 to 8 minutes).
- Just before the pasta is fully cooked (about 5 minutes), take a cup of the starchy pasta water and save it aside for now.
- In a large pan, warm 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and season with a pinch of kosher salt and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook, tossing regularly, until just fragrant. Add the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Raise the heat if needed to bring to a boil. Add the parsley and dill.
- When the pasta is ready, drain and add it to the pan and toss to combine. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Add the sundried tomatoes and a bit of the grated parmesan. Toss to combine. If needed, add a little more of the pasta cooking water. Finish with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if you like.
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Notes
- This recipe will feed 4 people as a vegetarian main and about 6 or so as a side.
- Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days in a tightly closed container. Warm over medium heat.
- Visit Our Shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including extra virgin olive oils and spices
Nutrition Information
Calories
536.9kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
49.6g
(17%)
Protein
12.5g
(25%)
Fat
32.9g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
21.5g
Cholesterol
10.9mg
(4%)
Sodium
259.9mg
(11%)
Potassium
452.3mg
(13%)
Fiber
3.4g
(14%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1946.3IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
42.6mg
(47%)
Calcium
170.1mg
(17%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5369
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 536.9kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.6g | 17% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 25% |
| Fat | 32.9g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21.5g | 108% |
| Cholesterol | 10.9mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 259.9mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 452.3mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1946.3IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 42.6mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 170.1mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.