Basil and sun-dried tomato add flavor and zing to this simple yet delicious pasta salad recipe. It's perfect for picnics, and great served warm or cold.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
8 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Calories
255 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Add basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, 4 or 5 times.
Step 3
Toss orzo, basil-tomato mixture, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl;. serve warm or chilled.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
0.33333334326744 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
