Vegetable Orzo Pasta Salad
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Prep + Cook Time:
40 mins
Serving Size:
12 Servings
As featured in the:
Oct. 30, 2013 Coupon Book
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This is a great side dish for parties or for your Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
18 cup water
salt
16 oz. orzo pasta
2 cup asparagus (ends trimmed and cut into small rounds, keep tips whole)
2 cup zucchini (small diced)
2 cup broccoli florets (small diced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 cup red pepper (small diced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
2 lemons (large; zested)
1 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
1 cup pesto
pepper
Instructions
Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil, add salt to taste. Next add the orzo to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes add the asparagus, zucchini, broccoli, garlic, red and yellow peppers, to the pasta and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Drain pasta and vegetables into a strainer. In a large bowl mix the cooked pasta and vegetables along with the tomatoes, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese and pesto. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, room temperature or cold. This is a great side dish for parties or for your Thanksgiving feast.
Recipe By:
Prep + Cook Time:
40 mins
Serving Size:
12 Servings
As featured in…
Oct. 30, 2013 Coupon Book
