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Ingredients for 4 people
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- 1 Box BARILLA Orzo
- 8 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 small bunch Basil
- ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese divided
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 balls Fresh Mozzarella diced
- 1 pint Yellow Cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup Pine nuts toasted and divided
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BARILLA Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
PREPARATION TIME
25 min
25 min
TYPE
First course
First course
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Ingredients for 4 people
1 Box BARILLA Orzo
8 tablespoons Olive oil
1 clove Garlic
1 small bunch Basil
½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese divided
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 balls Fresh Mozzarella diced
1 pint Yellow Cherry tomatoes halved
½ cup Pine nuts toasted and divided
Ingredients
Orzo
Try Barilla Classic Blue Box's Orzo. This rice-shaped pasta is common in soups, but is also great for a variety of main courses or side dishes.
Try Barilla Classic Blue Box's Orzo. This rice-shaped pasta is common in soups, but is also great for a variety of main courses or side dishes.
Preparation 10 minutes preparation + 15 minutes cooking
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 tbsp olive oil.
PLACE on sheet tray to cool down.
In a blender COMBINE: garlic, ½ 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.
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