Tomato Lemon Orzo
A bright and refreshing Mediterranean-inspired pasta side dish featuring juicy tomatoes, zesty lemon, and tender orzo pasta.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
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Ingredients
- 250 g orzo pasta
- 300 g Sun Dried Tomatoes
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic Minced
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic cloves.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the cooked orzo and transfer to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley to the orzo and toss gently until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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