Green Bean Orzo Pasta
Serves: 6
Weldon Lockman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
43
Spice
48
Sweetness
53
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 cups
Orzo Pasta3 tbsps
Olive Oil (divided)1 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese1 tsp
Dried Basil1
SaltDirections:
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
2
Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes
3
Drain
4
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer
5
Bring water to a boil
6
Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes
7
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir pine nuts until toasted and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes
8
Combine orzo, green beans, pine nuts, tomatoes, remaining olive oil, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl