PESTO ZUCCHINI ORZO

Pesto Zucchini Orzo image

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces Orzo
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
2 pieces Zucchini (about 8 oz), very thinly sliced
2 pieces Yellow Squash (about 8 oz), very thinly sliced
1/2 cup Pesto Sauce
1/4 cup Almonds or pinenuts, toasted

Steps:

1. Cook Orzo per package directions. Drain well, then transfer to large bowl; toss with olive oil
2. Meanwhile in another large bowl, which together vinegar adn 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Add zucchini and squash and toss to combine. Let sit until orzo is done at least 5 minutes.
3. With slotted spoon , transfer vegetables to bowl with orzo, leaving vinegar in bowl, and toss to combine.
4. Whisk pesto into vinegar, then drizzle over orzo and sprinkle with almonds/pinenuts