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    Pesto Orzo with Tomatoes

    June 5, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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    Pesto Orzo with Grape Tomatoes from 5DollarDinners.com

    Oh pesto. Pesto, pesto, pesto.

    Pesto just tastes like summer, doesn’t it?!

    I don’t make pesto too often because pine nuts are expensive and I can’t always get them into my budget…but I found some on sale this week and made my own pesto!

    Because, enjoying pesto-laced pasta is like taking a bite out of summer.

    I’ve written the recipe below with store bought pesto, but if you’d like to make homemade, this is my favorite homemade pesto recipe 🙂

    Bon Appetito as you enjoy this Italian taste of summer!

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    Pesto Orzo with Tomatoes

    A delightful vegetarian dish!
    Prep Time5 minutes
    Cook Time10 minutes
    Servings - 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 8 oz. orzo pasta
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/4 cup pesto
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

    Instructions

    • Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain. Do not rinse.
    • In a medium bowl, stir together the pasta, olive oil, pesto, and tomatoes.
    • Serve Pesto Orzo with Tomatoes hot or cold. To serve cold, chill at least 4 hours.
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    Filed Under: Lunch Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

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    1. Heidi says

      June 6, 2015 at 10:21 am

      I use walnuts in my pesto. They aren’t traditional, but they are cheaper than pine nuts. They’re also so yummy and good for you!

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