This is a quick and easy recipe that tastes as fresh and colorful as it looks. Loaded with flavor and healthy garden fresh ingredients my mom would always make this whenever there were left overs in the house. You can use orzo or any shape pasta, and with just a few simple ingredients, this tasty, satisfying dish may become one of your family favorites as well.
Fiona Morrissey
Ingredients
1 box of orzo (or any type of pasta )
2 medium bell pepper chopped
1 small red onion finely chopped
2 box of cherry tomatoes
1 cup Parmesan cheese
Splash of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tbs homemade pesto
Instructions
Bring salted water to a boil and cook orzo until al'dente
Make simple pesto recipe
Dice onion and bell peppers
Cut cherry tomatoes in halves set aside
Once orzo is cooked through, drain and place in a separate bowl, allow to cool.
Add pesto to pasta and mix thoroughly making sure the orzo is evenly coated
Place vegetables in with the orzo and mix together.
Add a splash of lemon juice and add salt and pepper
Let sit at room temperature or serve immediately
ENJOY!
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