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Orzo Pasta
This tasty lemon basil orzo pasta salad is an easy summer dish - perfect for taking to your next cookout.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Servings:
8
Ingredients
1
pound
orzo pasta
1
medium lemon
1
cup
fresh basil leaves
1/3
cup
olive oil
4
garlic cloves
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
ground black pepper
Instructions
Cook orzo according to package directions.
1 pound orzo pasta
While the pasta cooks, begin to make the dressing.
Juice and zest the lemon.
1 medium lemon
In a blender or food processor, combine basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
1 cup fresh basil leaves,
1/3 cup olive oil,
4 garlic cloves,
1/2 teaspoon salt,
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Blend until smooth.
When orzo is done, drain, but do not rinse.
Put the pasta in a serving dish and pour basil mixture on top immediately while orzo is hot.
Toss to coat.
Serve warm or cold.
Notes
Add grated Parmesan cheese or grape tomatoes to the salad if you like.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
297
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
44
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Sodium:
150
mg
|
Potassium:
163
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
163
IU
|
Vitamin C:
8
mg
|
Calcium:
25
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
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