Barilla® Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella

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Vegetarian

Whether it’s the main course or simply served as a side dish, this easy fresh and summery pasta salad recipe is tossed in a zesty homemade pesto dressing, coating the Barilla Orzo, cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella in an abundance of flavour.

 

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CALORIES
21g
TOTAL FAT
45g
CARBOHYDRATES
14g
PROTEIN

Ingredients 8 Number of Servings

    • 1 box Barilla Orzo
    • 8 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ½ cup toasted pine nuts, divided
    • 1 small bunch basil
    • 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
    • ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
    • 2 balls fresh mozzarella, chopped
    • Salt and black pepper to taste 
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Instructions

  • 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, half of the 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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