Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo Recipe). Basil 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Total: 23 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta

½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

⅓ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Fugi Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large bowl toss together the orzo basil-tomato mixture olive oil Parmesan cheese salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional Information

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 254.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10g 20%

Carbohydrates: 38.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 6.9g 11%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 6.6mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 233.3IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.5mg 27%

Vitamin C: 5.2mg 9%

Folate: 110.6mcg 28%

Calcium: 99.7mg 10%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 35.4mg 13%

Potassium: 162.6mg 5%

Sodium: 274.9mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 62

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.