Simple Basil Pesto Orzo Recipes

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BASIL PESTO ORZO



Basil Pesto Orzo image

Provided by Jaren

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 12 oz package orzo (I used gluten-free)
1/4 cup basil pesto, plus 1 tbsp
1 cup jarred garlic alfredo (found with spaghetti sauce)
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
  • Add pesto and stir. Add alfredo and stir. Taste and add salt if necessary.

SIMPLE BASIL PESTO ORZO RECIPE



Simple Basil Pesto Orzo Recipe image

A creamy and delightful vegetable and pasta side dish recipe that only takes 15 minutes to prepare and 7 ingredients. Orzo cooks in vegetable broth with peas and spinach creating a creamy and delicious lightly sauced dish.

Provided by Lyn Croyle

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups orzo
½ cup peas
2 cup spinach (chopped)
2 ½ cups vegetable stock (water)
¼ cup pesto sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 tomato (diced small for garnish)
fresh basil (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add the orzo. Stir to coat the orzo with the oil. Continue cooking for about four minutes to toast the orzo. Stir frequently.
  • Add peas, spinach and vegetable stock or water to the pan. Bring to a boil, cover with lid and reduce heat to simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the orzo is tender and water is absorbed. Add more water if necessary to cook the orzo.
  • Stir in the pesto sauce and mix well. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
  • Serve up topped with diced tomatoes and basil leaves

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BASIL PESTO



Basil Pesto image

Basil pesto is extremely versatile! It enhances the flavor for all dishes like steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, and pasta! After the ingredients are combined and formed into a tube shape, simply slice whatever size portion you need and freeze the rest! Easy-breezy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Provided by Bwoogie1

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup pine nuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture becomes smooth and blended.
  • Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL



Orzo with Parmesan and Basil image

This is a simple recipe that everyone loves. For a quick Mediterranean macaroni and cheese, omit the basil. Easily doubled, too!

Provided by DODIEPAJER

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
  • Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 196.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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