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Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner
Keyword:
barilla, barilla pasta, basil, basil pesto, mozzarella, orzo, pasta, pasta salad, pesto
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
424
kcal
Author:
Barilla®
Ingredients
1
box Barilla® Orzo
1
clove garlic
1
small bunch basil
1/2
cup
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese,
divided
8
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
1/2
cup
toasted pine nuts,
divided
1
pint yellow cherry tomatoes,
halved
2
balls fresh mozzarella,
chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt.
Cook pasta 1 minute under required cooking time, drain and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Place on sheet tray to cool down.
In a blender combine: garlic, half of the pine nuts, and basil, pulse for a few seconds.
Slowly drizzle in remaining olive oil to emulsify the pesto.
Add half the Parmigiano and pulse, season with salt and pepper, set aside.
In a large bowl combine, pesto and pasta and stir to incorporate.
Fold in remaining cheeses, cherry tomatoes and pine nuts.
Nutrition
Calories:
424
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
45
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
21
g