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Basil Butter Orzo

Basil Butter Orzo
Basil Butter Orzo might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 10 servings with 303 calories, 9g of protein, and 13g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of lightly basil leaves, bell pepper, orzo pasta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil.
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Add orzo and cook just until tender to bite, about 10 minutes.
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Drain orzo and return to pan.
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Meanwhile, rinse peppers; stem, seed, and finely chop.
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In a food processor, pure butter, basil, and garlic.
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Add butter mixture to orzo. Stir over medium heat until butter is melted and pasta is hot.
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Stir in peppers, tomatoes, cheese, and capers.
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Pour onto a rimmed platter and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score9
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