Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives). A favorite side dish for Italian meals that is hearty enough to stand alone as a vegetarian main dish. Can be served warm or chilled for later.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Ingredients

⅔ cup orzo pasta

½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

½ cup pitted kalamata olives

½ cup pesto

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

or to taste

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Mix orzo pasta tomatoes and olives together in a large bowl. Pour pesto over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture; stir. Drizzle olive oil over the salad and stir to achieve your preferred moisture level.

Nutritional Information

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 828.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.4g 61%

Carbohydrates: 65.2g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g 23%

Sugars: 8g

Fat: 51.1g 79%

Saturated Fat: 13.4g 67%

Cholesterol: 37.6mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 808.9IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 7mg 54%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 9.8mg 16%

Folate: 168.4mcg 42%

Calcium: 701.2mg 70%

Iron: 5.9mg 33%

Magnesium: 101.2mg 36%

Potassium: 765.4mg 21%

Sodium: 1618.1mg 65%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 459.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.