Author Notes: This has been a staple at my parties for years! It is simple and the taste of the toasted pine nuts couples with good olive oil steals the show. I like this best served at room temperature. It’s a perfect party buffet or picnic offering. —SouffleBombay
Serves: 8
Ingredients
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1 1/2
cups pine nuts, toasted
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1
pound orzo
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1
cup chopped parsley, packed
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1/2
cup (or more to taste) good olive oil
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salt and pepper
Directions
- preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spread your pine nuts out on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, check on them and move them around twice. Once they begin to turn golden brown in spots they are perfect. Set aside.
- Cook orzo according to package directions – al dente. Once done, immediatley run under cold water while draining. Blot dry with a paper towel and toss with olive oil.
- Add in your parsley, pine nuts and seasoning and toss well.