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Pine Nuts & Orzo Pasta

In need of a simple pasta dish that won’t do you wrong? We’ve got it. A basic recipe, feel free to add extra veggies to spice this pasta up.
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Course Pasta
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 652.41 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 cup(s) orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 ounce(s) pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon(s) dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper, to taste

Instructions

 

  • Bring a large kettle of water to a boil and cook orzo until al dente; 3 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander.
  • Meanwhile, in a small, non-stick skillet, heat oil and stir in pine nuts.
  • Cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add basil.
  • Toss with orzo, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat through and serve.
  • Ready in 20 min 10 min prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 652.41kcalCarbohydrates: 51.53gProtein: 15.18gFat: 45.49gSaturated Fat: 3.85gSodium: 295.56mgFiber: 7.29gSugar: 3.86g

Keyword Orzo Pasta, Vegetables
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