Best Orzo With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

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SUN-DRIED TOMATO BASIL ORZO



Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo image

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.

Provided by kgwen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 23m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
⅓ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Place basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times until blended.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, basil-tomato mixture, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 274.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ORZO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES



Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives image

A favorite side dish for Italian meals that is hearty enough to stand alone as a vegetarian main dish. Can be served warm or chilled for later.

Provided by Karli Shanklin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅔ cup orzo pasta
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
½ cup pitted kalamata olives
½ cup pesto
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix orzo pasta, tomatoes, and olives together in a large bowl. Pour pesto over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture; stir. Drizzle olive oil over the salad and stir to achieve your preferred moisture level.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1618.1 mg, Sugar 8 g

ORZO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 cup orzo as the label directs. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Toss the orzo and cooking water with 2 cups baby arugula, 1/4 cup each chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) and parmesan, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.

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