Description
1 cup orzo pasta
1 cup fresh basil leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 ball burrata cheese
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions:
Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until smooth, adding more olive
oil if necessary to achieve a pesto-like consistency.
Toss the cooked orzo with the lemon pesto until evenly coated.
Transfer to a serving dish and top with the burrata cheese, breaking it into chunks.
Sprinkle with roasted pine nuts and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Kcal: 350 per serving Servings: 4 servings
