Description
This easy one pot orzo with pesto pasta salad recipe is a delicious and simple dish that is perfect for a quick flavorful meal. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb orzo pasta
- ½ cup roasted bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese pearls
- ½ cup chopped asparagus, roasted
- ½ cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- ½ cup olives, chopped
- ½ cup red onions, diced
- ½ cup fresh or store-bought pesto sauce
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup crunchy roasted chickpeas (optional)
Instructions
- Boil your orzo pasta in a pot of boiling water until al dente.
- While the orzo cooks, chop up all of your vegetables finely into bite-sized pieces.
- Drain your pasta water, and add all of the vegetables, seasonings, and pesto sauce right into the pan or in a separate large bowl.
- Stir to coat everything, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve as a cold pasta salad, top with extra pesto, and enjoy!!