Pesto Orzo
This Pesto Orzo is a quick and easy main or side dish that the family will love! This dish has chewy orzo, pesto, tomatoes, and parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb orzo
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes sliced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- ½ cup pesto
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add white onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and tomatoes, salt, and pepper and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add cooked orzo, and salt and pepper to the pan. Stir well. Add pesto and stir. If orzo is dry, add pasta water ¼ cup at a time.
- Top with parmesan cheese and fresh basil and serve.
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