Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
This orzo pasta salad combines fragrant fresh basil and tangy oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes with grated Parmesan for a bright, cheesy flavor. Olive oil, salt, and black pepper keep it simple, making it a versatile dish to serve warm or chilled at picnics, potlucks, or as a light side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Add basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, 4 or 5 times.
- 3
Toss orzo, basil-tomato mixture, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Serve warm or chilled.
- Calories 294.81 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 13.61 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 37.8 g 14%
- Total Fat 10.29 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.48 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.76 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 213.98 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.33 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 0.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 247.02 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 240.63 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 55.18 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 3.99 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 23 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 294.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil, Orzo. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil?
- About 23 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 294.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil healthy?
- Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Fresh Basil has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 294.81 calories and 13.61 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 213.98 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.48 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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