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Tri-Colore Orzo

Recipe #301457 | 25 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 4 -6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Kim12469

Giada De Laurentiis recipe that is awesome. I made this to take camping and add to a potluck. It was so easy and it keeps so well. I use a Spring Mix instead of Arugula and use whole wheat orzo. I make big batches and take it for lunch at work.

Posted on: Apr 30, 2008

Ingredients

  • lb orzo pasta
  • tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • cups fresh arugula (about 3 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup crumbled ricotta salata (or feta cheese)
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 12 fresh basil leaf, torn
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
    2. 2
      Drain pasta and put the pasta on a large cookie sheet.
    3. 3
      Drizzle the pasta with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, spread out, and set aside to cool.
    4. 4
      Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Serve.
    5. 5
      Prep time doesn't include cooling time for orzo but it does cool rather quickly.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (171g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    ricotta salata

    dried cherries

    Calories 695
    Calories from Fat 280 (40%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 31.2g 48%
    Saturated Fat 4.0g 20%
    Monounsaturated Fat 19.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 881mg 36%
    Potassium 300mg 8%
    Total Carbohydrate 88.0g 29%
    Dietary Fiber 4.4g 17%
    Sugars 2.8g
    Protein 16.4g 32%
    Vitamin A 322mcg 6%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 9%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 7mg 12%
    Vitamin E 3mcg 11%
    Calcium 44mg 4%
    Iron 4mg 27%

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