Barilla® Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella
Barilla® Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella
25 minutes total / Calories 424
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Soup
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Orzo pasta.
Pasta Salad Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Orzo |
| 8 | Tablespoons 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 |
| To taste | Salt 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
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt.
Step 2
Cook pasta 1 minute under required cooking time, drain and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Step 3
Place on sheet tray to cool down.
Step 4
In a blender combine: garlic, half of the pine nuts, and basil, pulse for a few seconds.
Step 5
Slowly drizzle in remaining olive oil to emulsify the pesto.
Step 6
Add half the Parmigiano and pulse, season with salt and pepper, set aside.
Step 7
In a large bowl combine, pesto and pasta and stir to incorporate.
Step 8
Fold in remaining cheeses, cherry tomatoes and pine nuts.
Orzo
ORZO PASTA: THE RICE-SHAPED PASTA
Orzo, which means "barley" in Italian, is used most traditionally in soups, but this very versatile, rice-shaped pasta has been widely adapted by chefs in Italy and America for both main courses as well as side dishes.
Barilla® Orzo is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Orzo
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box