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

Ingredients

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