Tomato and Basil Orzo

Name: Tomato and Basil Orzo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300 g Orzo pasta; 400 g tomatoes; 20 g fresh basil; 40 ml olive oil; 10 g garlic; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

Orzo pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. A light and refreshing side dish.

Total: 45 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 315
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 11 g
Carbs: 46 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Orzo pasta300 g
tomatoes400 g
fresh basil20 g
olive oil40 ml
garlic10 g
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

6 steps

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo pasta according to package directions until al dente.
While the pasta cooks, chop the tomatoes into small cubes and finely slice the fresh basil leaves.
Mince the garlic cloves.
Drain the cooked orzo and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Add the chopped tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
Toss everything together until well combined and serve immediately.