Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad
Main Ingredients: Pasta
Yield: 4 servings
Photo And Recipe Courtesy Of MY SAN FRANCISCO KITCHEN, Kristianne
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Ingredients
- 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 c. fresh spinach leaves
- 1/3 c. pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons Stella® Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 c. olive oil
- 1 lb. orzo pasta
- 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 c. Stella® fresh mozzarella balls
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Combine the spinach, basil, pine nuts, cheese, garlic, and olive oil in a blender or food processor. Toss the freshly made pesto sauce together with the orzo pasta in a large bowl, then mix in the tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pine nuts and salt and pepper to taste.
