Barilla Orzo Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Mozzarella Barilla Canada Food

BARILLA® ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL PESTO, CHERRY TOMATOES & FRESH MOZZARELLA | BARILLA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt.
• Cook pasta 1 minute under required cooking time, drain and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Place on sheet tray to cool down.
• In a blender combine: garlic, half of the pine nuts, and basil, pulse for a few seconds.
• Slowly drizzle in remaining olive oil to emulsify the pesto.
• Add half the Parmigiano and pulse, season with salt and pepper, set aside.
• In a large bowl combine, pesto and pasta and stir to incorporate.
• Fold in remaining cheeses, cherry tomatoes and pine nuts.

BARILLA® ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL PESTO, CHERRY TOMATOES & FRESH MOZZARELLA | BARILLA CANADA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt.
• Cook pasta 1 minute under required cooking time, drain and toss with 2 tbsp. olive oil.
• Place on sheet tray to cool down.
• In a blender combine: garlic, half of the pine nuts, and basil, pulse for a few seconds.
• Slowly drizzle in remaining olive oil to emulsify the pesto.
• Add half the Parmigiano and pulse, season with salt and pepper, set aside.
• In a large bowl combine, pesto and pasta and stir to incorporate.
• Fold in remaining cheeses, cherry tomatoes and pine nuts.

TOMATO AND BASIL ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• In a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring 1 1/2 to 2 quarts water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until barely tender to bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, rinse and core tomatoes; chop and place in a large bowl. Add basil, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar; mix gently.
• Drain pasta well and add to tomato mixture. Mix, adding parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.