Ingredients
- 300 grams orzo pasta (2 cups)
- Baby plum tomatoes (a handful or so)
- Basil, torn (a handful or so)
- 200 grams feta cheese, crumbled (7 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons pine nut kernels, toasted
- 1/2 lemon (grated zest and juice)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C or Gas 4).
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Step 2: In a pot of boiling salted water simmer the orzo for 8-10 minutes or until done; drain; rinse under cold running water and then put the pasta into a large bowl; drizzle some olive oil over the orzo to stop grains from sticking together and set aside.
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Step 3: Meanwhile halve the tomatoes and place them in an ovenproof dish; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until they begin to char.
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Step 4: Pour the roasted tomatoes (including the juices) into bowl with the orzo and then add the basil, feta and some black pepper.
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Step 5: Drizzle everything with another bit of olive oil. Top with the pine nuts and lemon zest and lemon juice.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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