Tri-Colore Orzo

Be the first to
rate this recipe!
member ratings
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • 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

View full nutritional breakdown of Tri-Colore Orzo calories by ingredient


Introduction

From Giada De Laurentis From Giada De Laurentis
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 pound orzo pasta
    1/4 cup olive oil
    3/4 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.