Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 33.1
  • Total Fat: 1.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.9 mg
  • Sodium: 41.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 1.4 g

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Introduction

"Basic 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." "Basic 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."
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2-cups uncooked Orzo Pasta
    1/2-cup chopped fresh Basil Leaves
    1/3- cup chopped oil-packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes
    2-Tablespoons Olive Oil
    3/4-cup grated Parmesan Cheese
    1/2-Teaspoon Salt
    1/2-Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightlt salted water to a boil. Add Orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Place basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times until blended.

3. In a large bowl, toss together the Orzo, basil-tomato mixture, olive oil, Parmesan Cheese, salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 44ANGEL.