Name: Barilla Orzo Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1/2 box Barilla Orzo pasta; 5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups basil leaves, extra for decorating; 2 pts multicolour tomatoes, halved; 2 containers (400 g) pearl (cocktail) bocconcini; 1/2 Lemon, juiced; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Orzo Caprese Pasta Salad

25 minutes

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Nothing screams 'Amalfi coast' more than this tasty orzo dish! This fresh pasta salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for summer parties, picnics, lunch boxes, or a light family dinner. Combining sweet basil with the umami of tomatoes, the acidity of lemon juice, the richness of mozzarella, and the perfect al dente texture of Barilla Orzo pasta makes this a true pleasure for the palate.

Chef Lorenzo Boni Recipes

Ingredients

5 servings

1/2 boxBarilla Orzo pasta

5 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

2 cupsbasil leaves, extra for decorating

2 ptsmulticolour tomatoes, halved

2 containers (400 g)pearl (cocktail) bocconcini

1/2Lemon, juiced

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cut cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 2

If drying tomatoes (the drying process concentrates the flavours but tomatoes can also be added to the salad raw to reduce preparation time): squeeze out and discard seeds and juice. Turn oven on to 230°F, place tomatoes on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, cut side up, and dry in the oven for 3 hours. Set aside.

Step 3

Bring 2 pots of water to boil. In the first pot, cook Barilla Orzo pasta for 9 min. Drain and stir in 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent from sticking, then place flat on a sheet pan to cool down.

Step 4

Plunge basil in boiling water for about 5 seconds, drain and cool down in icy water. Drain and process in blender with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Step 5

Drain bocconcini and combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Decorate with basil leaves before serving.

Orzo

Orzo is a small, rice-like pasta that adds Mediterranean flair to any dish. Its versatility shines in soups and salads, making it a go-to option for Canadian cooks looking to infuse their meals with a touch of premium, Mediterranean charm.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

9 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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