Pesto and Zucchini Orzo

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Pesto and Zucchini Orzo

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. orzo
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
  • 2 small zucchini, sliced thin
  • 2 small yellow squash, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup jar pesto
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped

Directions:

  1. Cook orzo as directed.
  2. While pasta is cooking, in a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and 1/4 tsp. each of salt and pepper. Add zucchini and squash, toss to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes or until pasta is done.
  3. Drain cooked orzo well and transfer to a separate large bowl. Toss pasta with the olive oil.
  4. With a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to the bowl with orzo, reserving the vinegar. Toss pasta to combine well.
  5. Whisk pesto into vinegar and then drizzle over pasta and sprinkle with almonds.

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