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Gordon Ramsay Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

A fresh and flavorful pasta salad featuring orzo, herbs, pine nuts, and Parmesan, perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: International
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 200 g orzo
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 50-100 g pine nuts toasted
  • 100 g rocket (arugula), chopped
  • Large bunch basil, chopped
  • to taste olive oil (for orzo)
  • to taste salt + black pepper
  • 30 g Parmesan, finely grated
  • 1 lemon zest of lemon
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water with bay leaf. Cook orzo until al dente. Drain, rinse for 10 seconds, and drizzle with oil. Discard bay leaf.
  2. Mix Parmesan, lemon zest, and olive oil in a bowl. Season well.
  3. Toast pine nuts in a dry pan until golden. Cool.
  4. Add warm orzo to dressing. Toss to coat.
  5. Fold in rocket, basil, and pine nuts.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm or room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSodium: 300mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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