Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo

Ingredients

• 2 cups dri ed orzo pasta
• 0.5 cups chopped fresh basil leaves
• 0.33 cups chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 0.75 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Add basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, 4 or 5 times.

3. 3

   Toss orzo, basil-tomato mixture, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl;. serve warm or chilled.