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Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, Mozzarella, and Raisins

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6
Calories: 222kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup orzo 10 oz.
  • 3 Tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts drained
  • 1/4 cup olive oil plus a little more for pasta
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp sea or kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped basil
  • 2/3 cup fresh mozzarella cubed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  • Cook orzo according to package and drain in a colander.  Rinse with cold water and add a little olive oil so pasta doesn't stick together. 
  • Lightly toast the pine nuts in a skillet, about 2 minutes.  Remove from heat.
  • Drain the artichokes and quarter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • To the bowl, add the artichokes, orzo, pine nuts, tomatoes, raisins, basil, mozzarella and zest.  Toss together.  Serve at room temperature.