Pesto Orzo with Pinenuts
Recipe Type:
Standard
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
| Recipe Yield | 17.65 oz |
| Number of Servings | 4 |
| Serving Size | 4.41 oz |
Ingredients
8.83 oz
orzo pasta
1.77 oz
basil leaves
1.06 oz
pinenuts
1.77 oz
Parmesan Cheese
2 cloves
garlic
4 tbsp
olive oil
1 tsp
Salt
0.5 tsp
Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor, combine basil leaves, pinenuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to make the pesto sauce.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo pasta and pesto sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
Step 4
Serve the Pesto Orzo with Pinenuts warm or at room temperature. Garnish with additional basil leaves and pinenuts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Fat:
20 g
(180
kcal)
Protein:
10 g
(40
kcal)
Carbohydrates:
30 g
(120
kcal)
| Calories | 15.435 kcal | 0.77% |
| Vitamin A | 22.05 IU | 2.45% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.441 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1764 g | 0.16% |
| Fat | 0.882 g | 0.63% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.323 g | 0.26% |
| Sodium | 22.05 mg | 4.41% |
| Fibers | 0.1323 g | 0.35% |
| Sugars | 0.0882 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.441 g | 0.52% |
| Vitamin C | 0.441 mg | 0.49% |
| Calcium | 8.82 mg | 1.76% |
| Iron | 0.0882 mg | 0.02% |
| Potassium | 13.23 mg | 2.65% |
| Alcohol | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.441 mg | 0% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0441 mcg | 1.84% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1323 mg | 0.88% |
| Zinc | 0.0441 mg | 0.01% |
| Selenium | 0.441 mcg | 0.09% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
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