Tri-Colore Orzo

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 pound orzo pasta 1/4 cup olive oil3/4 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
Directions
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 rinse with cold water until pasta is complete cool. Set aside.
Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Serve.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BEHAPPY0201.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 458.4
  • Total Fat: 16.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.8 mg
  • Sodium: 811.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 66.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
  • Protein: 14.0 g

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