Orzo With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto

Name: Orzo With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 2 cups orzo pasta; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ cups pesto; ½ cup sun dried tomatoes; ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers; ½ cup toasted pine nuts

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
8
Calories
392 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Orzo With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto

Opal Moore

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Easy one pot Orzo With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto is a light vegan side dish everyone loves - slightly spicy, a little salty, and packed with sun dried tomato and pesto flavor in a quick pasta salad that is perfect for picnics, parties, or alongside fish, steak, chicken, or pork.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups orzo pasta
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups pesto
½ cup sun dried tomatoes sliced thin
½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
½ cup toasted pine nuts

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Instructions

In a large pot, boil 4 cups water.
Add orzo and boil pasta to al dente.
Drain well.
In a large bowl, add orzo and the rest of the ingredients and stir, tossing to be sure it coats the pasta evenly.
Refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
Serve with chicken, fish, steak, or mix into a salad for a delicious pasta salad!

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Serving 1g Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Sodium 391mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)