Best Orzo With Basil And Pine Nuts Recipes

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HERBED ORZO WITH PINE NUTS



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Make and share this Herbed Orzo With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in boiling water until al dente. Drain well and transfer to bowl. Toss with butter, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, basil and parsley.
  • Taste to see if you would prefer salt and pepper or a more lemony taste.
  • Tip:.
  • f using dried herbs reduce the amount to 1 Teaspoon each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 55.5, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 8.6

ORZO WITH BASIL AND PINE NUTS



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Provided by Colette Rossant

Categories     easy, quick, pastas, side dish

Time 20m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces pine nuts
1 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper
1 pound orzo

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a small saucepan. When the oil is hot, add the pine nuts and saute them over high heat for two to three minutes, until they are lightly golden. Turn off the heat; add the basil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Set the sauce aside.
  • Bring two quarts of water to a boil; add a teaspoon of salt. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the orzo is tender. Do not overcook. Drain. Place the orzo in a large bowl, pour the sauce over the pasta and toss well.
  • Serve with the pot roast

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 304, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL



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This is a simple recipe that everyone loves. For a quick Mediterranean macaroni and cheese, omit the basil. Easily doubled, too!

Provided by DODIEPAJER

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
  • Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 196.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ELEGANT ORZO WITH WILTED SPINACH AND PINE NUTS



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Orzo pasta with wilted spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar - goes well with fish or chicken.

Provided by ASCALESE

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup pine nuts
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
⅛ cup balsamic vinegar
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
½ fresh tomato, chopped
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. (Firm or slightly undercooked orzo works best for this dish.) Drain, transfer to a mixing bowl, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring to blend. Stir in garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in pine nuts and cook until lightly browned. Add spinach, cover, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
  • Toss spinach mixture with orzo pasta. Portion onto serving plates with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese and chopped tomatoes. Allow guests to adjust seasoning with salt, as needed. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ELEGANT ORZO WITH WILTED SPINACH, FETA AND PINE NUTS



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This dish is so Yummy, especially if you love orzo like we do! COOKS NOTE: I like to use more garlic, and spinach, but I will leave that up to you. I also add roasted red peppers and even Pancetta!Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest. If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: Italy.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Potluck

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup pine nuts
1 (10 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 fresh tomato, chopped
kosher salt
ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. (Firm or slightly undercooked orzo works best for this dish.) Drain, transfer to a mixing bowl, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring to blend.
  • Stir in garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes, and reduce heat to medium. Stir in pine nuts and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add spinach, cover, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
  • Toss spinach mixture with orzo pasta. Portion onto serving plates with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese and chopped tomatoes.
  • Allow guests to adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, as needed. Enjoy!

ORZO, PINE NUT, AND FETA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Feta     Pine Nut     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound orzo
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 1/4 cups feta (6 ounces), crumbled
1 cup thinly sliced scallion greens

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, then drain well in a colander.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl, then add hot orzo and toss. Cool orzo, then toss with pine nuts, feta, and scallion greens. Season with salt and pepper.

LEMON ORZO WITH PINE NUTS



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Make and share this Lemon Orzo With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 cups orzo pasta
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
chopped parsley
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook orzo then combine liquid ingredients with orzo.
  • Sprinkle with pine nuts and parsley and cheese.

ORZO WITH ARTICHOKES AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pine Nut     Artichoke     Parsley     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups orzo (10 oz)
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 (14-oz) can whole artichoke hearts (not marinated)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
  • While orzo cooks, lightly toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 1 minute, then coarsely chop.
  • Drain artichoke hearts in a large sieve and rinse well. Pull off leaves from bases of hearts and quarter bases. Rinse leaves and bases well, then drain thoroughly.
  • Stir together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add orzo, pine nuts, artichokes (leaves and bases), parsley, and zest and toss to combine.

TRI-COLORE ORZO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound orzo pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
2 cups fresh arugula (about 3 ounces)
3/4 cup crumbled ricotta salata cheese (or feta cheese)
1/2 cup dried cherries
12 fresh basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and put the pasta on a large cookie sheet. Drizzle the pasta with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, spread out, and set aside to cool.
  • Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Serve.

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