Name: Barilla Bruschetta and Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 box Barilla Orzo pasta; 5 Italian tomatoes, brunoised; 1 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels or kernels of 3 corncobs; 1 French shallot, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil + 2 tbsp for the panko; 2 tsp honey; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional); 1/2 cup parmesan shavings, or more to taste; To taste balsamic glaze (optional); To taste salt and freshly ground pepper

Barilla Bruschetta and Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad

30 minutes

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Guaranteed to be your favourite new way to eat bruschetta, this pasta salad recipe by Frédérike Lachance-Brulotte of @folksandforks is the way to your heart and stomach. Perfectly al dente Barilla Orzo pasta is topped with parmesan shavings, panko breadcrumbs and a balsamic glaze, which adds flavour from the bottom of the bowl all the way to the top.

Ingredients

4 servings

1/2 boxBarilla Orzo pasta

5Italian tomatoes, brunoised

1 1/2 cupfrozen corn kernels or kernels of 3 corncobs

1French shallot, finely chopped

2garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/4 cupfresh basil, chopped

1/4 cupfresh coriander, chopped

1/4 cupolive oil + 2 tbsp for the panko

2 tsphoney

2 tspfresh lemon juice

1/3 cuppanko breadcrumbs (optional)

1/2 cupparmesan shavings, or more to taste

To tastebalsamic glaze (optional)

To tastesalt and freshly ground 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

In a pot of salted boiling water, cook Barilla Orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and let cool.

Step 2

In a skillet, at medium-high heat, sauté the corn kernels with a drizzle of olive oil for 4 minutes or until they are brightly coloured. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3

In the same skillet, at medium heat, sauté the panko breadcrumbs in 2 tbsp olive oil for 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4

Once cooled, in a salad bowl, combine Barilla Orzo pasta, tomatoes, garlic, French shallot, basil, coriander, roasted corn, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 5

Serve with parmesan shavings, panko breadcrumbs and balsamic glaze.

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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