Sun dried tomato basil orzo

By claudiag

Ingredients

• 2 cupsuncooked orzo pasta
• 1/2 cupchopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cupchopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 3/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoonsalt
• 1/2 teaspoonground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2.Place basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times until blended.
3.In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, basil-tomato mixture, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.