Zucchini-Pesto Orzo

By Dinnerfy

Zucchini-Pesto Orzo is a flavorful and easy Italian pasta dish made with zucchini, pesto, orzo, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. It is a vegetarian dish that is herbaceous and packed with Italian flavors. This dish is perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

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🥗 Vegetarian
Italian
Pasta
Herbaceous
Flavorful
Easy

10 mins

15 mins

Nutritional Value

fats - N/A
protein - N/A
carbs - N/A

Ingredients

Total: 9Serves: 4
1 package Zucchini-Pesto Orzo
2 Zucchini
Notes:

medium-sized, sliced

1/2 cup Pesto
1 cup Orzo
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic
Notes:

minced

1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Notes:

grated

Instructions

Step 1 : Preparation

Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2 : Cooking

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add sliced zucchini and cook until tender.

Step 3 : Mixing

In a mixing bowl, combine cooked orzo, sautéed zucchini, pesto, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 4 : Serving

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.