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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% 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.