Orzo With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    392 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Orzo With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto

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 tomatoes sliced thin, sun dried
  • ½ cup Pepperoncini peppers sliced
  • ½ cup pine nuts toasted

Instructions

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

Nutrition Information

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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 (129%) Sodium 391mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Sodium 391mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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