Le Ricette

Barilla Orzo Pasta salad with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes and Fresh mozzarella


Le ricette
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DIFFICULTY
Easy
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TYPE
Summer Pasta Salad


Ingredients for 4 people


1 box Barilla Orzo
8 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
½ cup toasted and divided pine nuts
1 small bunch basil
1 pint halved yellow cherry tomatoes
½ cup divided Parmigiano cheese
2 balls chopped fresh mozzarella
salt to taste
black pepper to taste


Ingredients


basil
cherry tomato
mozzarella
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
pine nuts

Preparation minutes preparation + minutes cooking

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt.

2
Cook pasta 1 minute under required cooking time, drain and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil.

3
Place on sheet tray to cool down.

4
In a blender combine: garlic, ½ pine nuts, and basil, pulse for a few seconds.

5
Slowly drizzle in remaining olive oil to emulsify the pesto.

6
Add half the Parmigiano and pulse, season with salt and pepper, set aside.

7
In a large bowl combine, pesto and pasta and stir to incorporate.

8
Fold in remaining cheeses, cherry tomatoes and pine nuts.


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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.

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