Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo Recipe
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Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo

By: kgwen  
"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."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
23 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Place basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times until blended.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, basil-tomato mixture, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 255 | Total Fat: 6.9g | Cholesterol: 7mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by naples34102 
This fabulous side dish is another example of "less is more" and "the simpler the better." No... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2007 by Foodie 
This could be a 5 star recipe. I did not add any olive oil. The oil packes sund dried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by pinkypink 
As written this recipe may be a bit bland, but the base of the recipe is quite good. Read a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by LMF443 
Make the pesto sauce ahead of time and add the salt, and pepper right to the food processor or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by Mandy Sue 
This recipe is a family favorite. We have made it twice since last week when I first came... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2007 by wifeyluvs2cook 
all i have to say is YUMMMMMMM...... thx for the recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2008 by fsululu 
Super yummy. We ate every last bite of it and plan on making it again very soon. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by Angelina Marie 
This is an easy tasty pasta dish. I honestly had to make more!!! It went fast! It was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by Lisa 
I made sure to review after letting this sit for a day, but I have to agree with others who've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2008 by wendynik Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Loved this recipe, used only 1 Tbsp olive oil. Will definately make this again. MORE

 
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