Description
A delicious and vibrant dish featuring orzo pasta tossed with fresh pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they are blistered.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the orzo and return it to the pot.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and pesto to the orzo, stirring to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pesto Orzo, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Feta, Pasta Salad, Mediterranean Dish