Toasted Orzo Pasta

Name: Toasted Orzo Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 7 cups boiling water; Kosher salt; 5 garlic cloves, (minced); Red pepper flakes ((optional)); 1/2 lemon, (juiced); 1 packed cup chopped parsley; 1/2 cup chopped dill; 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, (chopped); Black pepper; 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated parmesan, (plus more to your liking)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Prepared Mediterranean-style, this nutty toasted orzo pasta will steal the show next to your favorite protein. You can even serve it as a quick and easy vegetarian meal on its own!

Updated at: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:47:31 GMT