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A white bowl filled with rice and tomatoes, topped with basil pesto.
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Orzo With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto

Easy one pot Orzo With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto is a light vegan side dish everyone loves - slightly spicy, a little salty, and packed with sun dried tomato and pesto flavor in a quick pasta salad that is perfect for picnics, parties, or alongside fish, steak, chicken, or pork.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 2 cups orzo pasta
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups pesto
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes sliced thin
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  • In a large pot, boil 4 cups water.
  • Add orzo and boil pasta to al dente.
  • Drain well.
  • In a large bowl, add orzo and the rest of the ingredients and stir, tossing to be sure it coats the pasta evenly.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
  • Serve with chicken, fish, steak, or mix into a salad for a delicious pasta salad!

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.4mg