Orzo Pestonade Recipe

Name: Orzo Pestonade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta; ½ cup whole kalamata olive; ½ cup sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained; ¼ cup toasted pine nuts; 2 -3 fresh garlic cloves; 1 bunch fresh basil; sea salt; fresh cracked black pepper; ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 ½ cups fresh Baby Spinach; 2 tablespoons fresh grated parmigiano; parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb orzo pasta
½ cup whole kalamata olive
½ cup sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
2 -3 fresh garlic cloves
1 bunch fresh basil
sea salt
fresh cracked black pepper
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 ½ cups fresh Baby Spinach
2 tablespoons fresh grated parmigiano
parsley (to garnish)

1
Cook orzo al dente according package directions, 7-8 minutes then drain thoroughly.
2
Transfer orzo to a large pasta serving bowl, add some extra virgin olive oil to keep from sticking and set aside.
3
Toast pine nuts in toaster oven or in dry pan on stovetop 3-5 minutes, watching carefully not to burn.
4
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, fresh basil, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5
Stream in olive oil while intermittently pulsing, being careful to keep a paste consistency, not a liquid consistency.
6
Into a large pasta serving bowl, add finished pestonade mixture to cooked orzo.
7
Add fresh baby spinach leaves and combine well.
8
Garnish with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and flat leaf parsley.

1269

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb orzo pasta, ½ cup whole kalamata olive, ½ cup sundried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained, ¼ cup toasted pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Orzo Pestonade falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orzo Pestonade

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