Orzo Pesto Pasta Salad With Parmesan Recipes

ORZO PESTO SALAD WITH TOMATOES & FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to package directions. When the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander. Rinse the orzo with cool water and drain twice more.
• Place the drained, cooled orzo in a large bowl. Stir in the pesto. Depending on how thick you pesto is, you may need to add some olive oil to loosen up the pasta. Drizzle olive oil in as needed.
• Halve the cherry tomatoes and tear the basil leaves into small pieces. Toss both into the bowl of orzo along with the spinach. Give everything a good stir to mix and add more olive oil if needed.
• Tear the bocconcini into bite sized pieces and add them to the bowl. Stir to combine.
• Season the pasta salad with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature as a meal or as a side.

ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 180g or 1 US cup of orzo according to the packet. Once cooked, drain in a colander then rinse under the cold tap. Stir in half a tablespoon of the extra virgin olive oil and leave the pasta to cool fully.Transfer to a large bowl or serving dish.
• Add 2 tablespoons of pesto to a small bowl, pour in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the juice of half a large lemon, stir well.
• Once the pasta has cooled add the chopped onion, cherry tomatoes, feta and the kalamata olives to the pasta.Pour the pesto dressing into the bowl then add the basil and pine nuts and toss carefully.
• Season with cracked black pepper and sea salt to taste. The serve immediately.

ORZO-PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Mix mayo, basil, lemon juice and garlic.
• Add pasta and nuts; toss lightly.
• Top with cheese.

GENOA ORZO WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Bring 2-1/2 quarts water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until just tender, 7-8 minutes.
• Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool.
• Transfer orzo to large serving bowl. Add olives and pesto. Mix well. Add parmesan and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve at once, or refrigerate to meld flavors.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
• Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
• Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.