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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Very unique and gourmet,but easy and cheap Ingredients:
8 oz. dried orzo pasta |
8 oz. ripe cherry tomatoes,quartered |
pesto dressing |
about1/4 cup pine nuts,lightly toasted |
fresh basil sprigs |
about 1 cup fresh basil leaves |
2 garlic cloves,peeled |
about1/4 cup of pine nuts |
3 tablesspoons xtr-virgin olive oil |
1/4 cup freshly grated good parmeson cheese |
3 tblsp. of half & half |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta as directions indicate,tender but firm
2. Drain,rinse with cold water,drain again.
3. In a bowl,put orzo and add the tomatoes.
4. PESTO DRESSING:
5. Combine basil leaves,garlic,pine nuts,and oil in a blender.
6. Process till smooth.
7. Turn into a bowl and beat in cheese and the half&half.
8. Stir dressing into pasta mixture.
9. Transfer into a serving dish and sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts.
10. garnish with Basil sprigs.
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