Orzo with sun-dried tomatoes is a delightful and versatile dish that combines the nutty flavor of orzo pasta with the sweet and tangy taste of sun-dried tomatoes. This easy-to-make dish can be enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or even a salad. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, it is a perfect choice for any occasion.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SUN-DRIED TOMATO BASIL ORZO
Basil and sun-dried tomato add flavor and zing to this simple yet delicious pasta salad recipe. It's perfect for picnics, and great served warm or cold.
Provided by kgwen
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Place basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times until blended.
- In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, basil-tomato mixture, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 274.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ORZO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES
A favorite side dish for Italian meals that is hearty enough to stand alone as a vegetarian main dish. Can be served warm or chilled for later.
Provided by Karli Shanklin
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Mix orzo pasta, tomatoes, and olives together in a large bowl. Pour pesto over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture; stir. Drizzle olive oil over the salad and stir to achieve your preferred moisture level.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1618.1 mg, Sugar 8 g
ORZO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 cup orzo as the label directs. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Toss the orzo and cooking water with 2 cups baby arugula, 1/4 cup each chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) and parmesan, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO, BLACK OLIVE AND MOZZARELLA ORZO GRATIN
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a pot of boiling salted water cook the orzo until al dente and drain. Transfer to a large bowl. In a large skillet cook the onion and fennel in the butter over moderately low heat, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, cream mixture, rosemary and salt and pepper and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. Add the vegetables to the bowl containing the orzo and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, all but 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the mixture to a buttered 1-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
ORZO SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Make and share this Orzo Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 8 minutes.
- Drain.
- Place garlic, salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar into a food processor.
- Process well.
- Add oil, process briefly until well blended.
- Pour over orzo while pasta is still warm.
- Add tomatoes to pasta along with olives and chopped parsley.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Toss again and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use (can be made earlier in the day).
- Best served at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.8, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 1.8, Sodium 460.3, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.3
ORZO WITH EVERYTHING
Categories Olive Pasta Side Parmesan Basil Pine Nut Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oil, vinegar and olives and toss to blend. Let stand until cool. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
- Mix chopped radicchio, pine nuts, chopped basil, Parmesan and garlic into orzo mixture. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
ORZO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND FETA CHEESE
This makes a nice side dish, lunch, or cold salad to bring to a picnic or potluck. I had some "tri-colored" orzo on hand when I made this, which added alot of nice color to this already flavorful dish. I think this tastes great warm, cold, or at room temp.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 18m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- I like whole sundried tomatoes that are NOT packed in olive oil.
- To"plump" the tomatoes, bring 1/4- 1/2 cup water to a boil, add tomatoes, and let steep for about 10 minutes.
- Drain any excess water, and chop tomatoes into bite size pieces.
- Cook orzo according to package directions, drain, and toss in a large bowl with a drizzle of extra virgin oilve oil, garlic and oregano.
- Let orzo cool for a bit before adding other ingredients.
- Next add sundried tomatoes, black olives, roasted red peppers, salt, pepper and feta cheese.
- Combine well.
- Garnish with parsley, if using, and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.4, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 459.5, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 6.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe sun-dried tomatoes and flavorful herbs will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the orzo: Orzo should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it. Overcooked orzo will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and herbs at the end of cooking: This will help to preserve their flavor and prevent them from becoming overcooked.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and additional herbs as needed to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve immediately: Orzo with sun-dried tomatoes is best served immediately, while it is still hot and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Orzo with sun-dried tomatoes is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover orzo. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this dish is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a simple and flavorful side dish, give orzo with sun-dried tomatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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