Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil
Remember back to those Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Onions that I posted a few weeks ago? In that post I said that I started using the tomatoes in some dishes. This Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil is one of the dishes that I regularly use those yummy tomatoes in. I love the fresh and bold flavors of the balsamic and basil in this.
I’ve made this Orzo dish several times. It’s great for lunches; I just throw in a little tofu or chicken (for the husband). I love the lunch containers
This Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil is also great as a quick and easy side dish for dinner.
The recipe is a great starting place as well. I’ve added some sautéed mushrooms to the mix on occasion. You could toss in some Parmesan cheese as well. Add in your family’s favorite veggies. It’s all good.
Orzo Pasta with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil Recipe
Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan. Add tomatoes, pine nuts, and garlic powder; cook 2 minutes. Stir in orzo, basil, pepper, and salt.
Recipe Notes
Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side dish
(for printing reference) Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes and Onions: https://lifecurrentsblog.com/balsamic-roasted-tomatoes-onions/
Adapted from Cooking Light
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
August 5, 2014 at 10:02 amExcellent combination, I love all the mediterranean flavors happening here and I LOVE orzo!! It looks so pretty too!
Robin Rue says
August 5, 2014 at 11:28 amI’m not sure what orzo is. I have never heard of it. It looks like rice?
Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says
August 5, 2014 at 12:12 pmBeautiful Debi! What a perfect idea to use your gorgeous roasted tomatoes! I want to make a batch of this, then eat if for lunch during the week – delicious and healthy!
Debi says
August 5, 2014 at 12:15 pmHi Robin! Orzo is actually pasta. I’ve seen it in all kinds of pasta too, from whole wheat to regular to Gluten-free. Give it a try! I really like it.
catherinebasu says
August 5, 2014 at 12:58 pmOH yum! I love all the ingredients in this recipe. Will definitely try it 🙂
Colette S says
August 5, 2014 at 1:18 pmThis looks so healthy and tasty.
Definitely a new recipe I’d love to try!
Anmol Rawat says
August 5, 2014 at 1:41 pmThat looks delicious. I would love to have it 😀
amygm says
August 5, 2014 at 1:52 pmThis looks like a lovely, tasty and easy to make dish! Yum! Now I’m going to check out your tomato recipe!
Shelby says
August 5, 2014 at 4:04 pmLooks delicious and sounds super flavorful. I love the versatality of orzo and the different flavor combinations you can do to make every dish a different one! Gorgeous photos!
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says
August 5, 2014 at 4:25 pmSo delicious and versatile too. Love the flavor combination. Definitely want to try this soon!
foreclosure2frugal says
August 5, 2014 at 6:55 pmYuM! I want to eat this right.now!
Marye says
August 5, 2014 at 6:57 pmGreat flavor combo! I’ll be trying it soon.
dishofdailylife says
August 5, 2014 at 8:42 pmLooks delicious Debi! I love balsamic!
Sarah at the magical slow cooker says
August 5, 2014 at 8:45 pmoh yum! I love meals that taste great for lunch at work the next day. I must try this orzo recipe soon!
Mary Ellen says
August 5, 2014 at 8:51 pmI love orzo! This dish looks so pretty and the addition of tomatoes is a great idea. I just may have to try this tomorrow. I have a few tomatoes I need to use up and this looks like a perfect solution.
Marion@Life Tastes Good says
August 5, 2014 at 8:53 pmI absolutely LOVE orzo and all of the ingredients in this dish! thanks for sharing!!
The Foodie Affair says
August 5, 2014 at 9:08 pmSo fresh and delicious! I love the texture of orzo, chewy and light like rice!
auntbeesrecipes says
August 5, 2014 at 9:10 pmLook at that gorgeous color! I love anything with balsamic roasted tomatoes!!!
gussiedupcf says
August 5, 2014 at 9:20 pmThis sounds and looks amazing! Your pictures are gorgeous!!
Ann B (@AnnBac9) says
August 5, 2014 at 9:24 pmThat looks fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing!
Liz Mays says
August 5, 2014 at 10:48 pmI’ve never tried orzo before. This looks so good though!
Chrishelle Ebner says
August 6, 2014 at 6:22 amThis Orzo looks divine. I have a box of it in my pantry. We have been looking for recipes to get us out of our supper slump. Thanks for the tip.
RockyMountainSavings (@RockyMtnSavings) says
August 6, 2014 at 8:38 amThat looks soooo yummy. I love rice.
Debi says
August 6, 2014 at 9:07 amActually, RockyMountainSavings, orzo is pasta and not rice. They look pretty similar but taste totally different. And, I like how easy it is to eat this pasta, not messy like spaghetti!
Rosey says
August 6, 2014 at 9:55 amIt looks good to me. I’ve never tried Orzo, but I’d like to… bet I’d love it too.
fairygoodiemother says
August 6, 2014 at 10:15 amYummers, Debi! As a veggie, I’m totally drooling! Pinned! 🙂 Anna
Jhady says
August 6, 2014 at 11:07 amThis must feel and taste good in the mouth. You took a beautiful photo and it makes me crave. I love the combination of fresh and dry spices you used.
Travel Blogger says
August 6, 2014 at 11:40 amI’ve never had Orzo but this dish looks tasty! Especially with the Pine Nuts, they’re my favorite.
katrinagehman says
August 6, 2014 at 1:40 pmthat looks so good. i’m bookmarking it
Debra says
August 6, 2014 at 3:41 pmI love Orzo. Looks incredible!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
August 6, 2014 at 9:08 pmi definitely need to be cooking with orzo more.. i love it!
Payal Bansal (@TrendsnHealth) says
August 7, 2014 at 5:11 amORZO WITH BALSAMIC TOMATOES AND BASIL looks tempting and delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe, will definitely try this one
Debi says
August 7, 2014 at 9:00 amOh that looks fantastic. I have to show it to my son
Allison says
August 8, 2014 at 6:02 amI cannot get enough of roasted tomatoes right now, Debi. I keep buying tomatoes at the farm stands and then my neighbour gives me her homegrown ones. I’m desperately looking for ways to eat them up (a girl can only eat so much tomato toast!). Love orzo! I really like the texture it has, especially for a light summer dish. These looks fabulous and mouthwatering, as always. And have a great vacay 😉
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
August 12, 2014 at 1:49 pmOh, Debi! I don’t know if I can adequately convey how ridiculously excited I am about this recipe! I love, love pretty much everything about it … orzo (for some reason I have a special affection for this pasta shape!), summery balsamic tomatoes, fresh basil … the yumminess just goes on and on! Totally pinning (and wishing that this was gonna be my dinner)! 😀