Pesto Orzo Recipe

Name: Pesto Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/16 cups orzo tiny rice shaped pas; 3 tablespoons pesto heaped, 3 to 4; 6 tomatoes ripe - diced; 3 9/16 tablespoons pine nuts lightly toasted in an un-greased pan; 3/4 cup feta cheese diced - preferably Greek sheep's milk; 3 drops balsamic vinegar; salt to taste; 1 fresh basil sprg, to garnish; 9/16 pound salad leaves Mixed; 1 13/16 cups basil leaves chopped; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons pecorino cheese grated; 3 tablespoons walnuts chopped; 1 clove garlic sliced; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 3/16 cups orzo tiny rice shaped pas
3 tablespoons pesto heaped, 3 to 4
6 tomatoes ripe - diced
3 9/16 tablespoons pine nuts lightly toasted in an un-greased pan
3/4 cup feta cheese diced - preferably Greek sheep's milk
3 drops balsamic vinegar
salt to taste
1 fresh basil sprg, to garnish
9/16 pound salad leaves Mixed
1 13/16 cups basil leaves chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pecorino cheese grated
3 tablespoons walnuts chopped
1 clove garlic sliced
salt to taste

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1. Cook the orzo in boiling, salted water until it is al dente, then drain and leave to cool slightly.
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2. Toss with the pesto and set to one side.
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3. Toss the tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar and salt.
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4. Arrange the pasta on four serving plates next to a portion of tomatoes.
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5. Sprinkle the pine nuts over the pasta, and then sprinkle the whole dish with the feta cheese.
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6. Serve garnished with the basil sprigs on a bed of mixed Italian Salad.
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Pesto
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7. Put the basil in a blender with the olive oil, cheese, walnuts and garlic.
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8. Blend until smooth, then season with salt.
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9. This pesto can be used to garnish pizzas, soups and vegetable dishes. If it is too thick it can be thinned with additional olive oil.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/16 cups orzo tiny rice shaped pas, 3 tablespoons pesto heaped, 3 to 4, 6 tomatoes ripe - diced, 3 9/16 tablespoons pine nuts lightly toasted in an un-greased pan, and more.

Yes, Pesto Orzo 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.

Pesto Orzo

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