Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup fresh spinach leaves
- ⅓ cup pine nuts (plus more for topping)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 lb orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions,drain and rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Combine the spinach, basil, pine nuts, cheese, garlic, and olive oil in a blender or food processor.
- Toss the pesto sauce together with the orzo pasta in a large bowl, then mix in the tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pine nuts and salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 4
Recipe by My San Francisco Kitchen at https://www.mysanfranciscokitchen.com/caprese-orzo-pasta-salad/
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