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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
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.
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 Tomato Salad
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
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND HERBED/CHEESED BAKED ORZO
This is a wonderful infusion of sweet sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots and fresh herbs and cheese with wonderful orzo, baked to perfection with a simple parmesan/bread crumb topping. I saw a version of this on The Food Netwook, and adapted it to suit what I had in my pantry and it turned out very flavorful.
Provided by Citruholic
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and butter over medium/high heat in saucepan til hot. Add shallots and cook til translucent, but not brown. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 1 minute more, stirring and moving mixture around constantly. Add garlic, cooking one minute more. Be careful at this point not to burn garlic or all will be ruined.
- Add 1 cup orzo to saucepan, constantly stirring and toasting the pasta for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, and crank heat up to high to bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper for seasoning, being careful not to over-salt, as parmesano reggiano has a high salt content. When boil is reached, cover and reduce to simmer and cover til most of liquid is absorbed. You want SOME liquid to remain.
- Transfer to a bowl. Add fontina cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan, basil and parsley. Add cream. Stir well. Transfer to 2-quart buttered/greased ramekin or equivalent and cover the top with the mixture of Italian seasoned bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup reggiano cheese.
- Dot top with bits of butter and bake in 375 oven for approximately 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately, grating more reggiano over dish if desired.
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 herbs, flavorful cheese, and juicy tomatoes will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the orzo: It should be al dente, with a slight bite to it.
- Let the flavors meld: After cooking, let the dish sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: This will add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Sun-dried tomato basil orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give sun-dried tomato basil orzo a try.
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