Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Orzo with Mozzarella

Try my Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Orzo with Mozzarella for an immense taste sensation packed with warming flavours.

UNDER 10 MINS

VEGETARIAN

PASTA

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
• 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the orzo to the pan and stir to coat with the oil and tomatoes.
5. Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock and bring it to a simmer.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
7. Stir in the sun-dried tomato pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, and dried Italian herbs.
8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
9. Continue to cook for another minute, until everything is well combined and heated through.
10. Gently fold in the mozzarella cubes and grated Parmesan cheese.
11. Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves.