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Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts, and Basil

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts, and Basil

This is orzo with sun-dried tomato, pine nuts, and basil is another quick and easy side dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It took only minutes to make and tasted great. My husband and I both really loved  but our kids weren’t as impressed saying it was just “okay”. I served this orzo along with stuffed chicken breasts and Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Zucchini Topped with Feta and Chives, and the entire meal was healthy and delicious.

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts, and Basil

How to Make Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts, and Basil

Prepare the orzo per instructions.

While the orzo is boiling, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the sundried tomatoes; cook, stirring often, for 1 minute.

Add the minced garlic and pine nuts and continue to cook while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Once the orzo has finished cooking, drain the water, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.

Pour drained orzo into the skillet with the sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat evenly then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper.

Add the vinegar, some of the reserved water, and fresh basil then mix well. Taste and re-season with sea salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts, and Basil

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts, and Basil

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts, and Basil

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup of uncooked orzo prepared per instructions in salted water
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
  • 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare the orzo in a large saucepan, per package instructions.
  • While the orzo is boiling, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the skillet is hot, add the sundried tomatoes; cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add the minced garlic and pine nuts and continue to cook while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Once the orzo has finished cooking, drain the water, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  • Pour drained orzo into the skillet with the sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat evenly then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper.
  • Add the vinegar, some of the reserved water, and fresh basil then mix well. Taste and re-season with sea salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately. Enjoy.
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18 Comments

  1. Fantastic side dish! I would make more orzo, but Chris is not a fan of it… might have to make this just for me though… it’s looks and sounds too good to not make it!!

  2. Sometimes okay is pretty good praise from a kid. I’m just so-so with rice and will often sub orzo so this looks good to me.

  3. Was wondering what to serve with that package of breasts defrosting in my fridge … thanks for the delicious suggestion!

  4. I just made this today, but I added sliced Kalamata olives. I also felt it needed more olive oil after I mixed it all together. I grated some parmagiano reggiano cheese on top. I served it with grilled Greek style chicken breasts, tzaziki sauce, stuffed grape leaves, pita, and hummus. It was wonderful.