Ingredients
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6 cups cooked orzo pasta (2 cups uncooked)
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4 garlic cloves
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground pepper
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 cup olive oil
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1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1/4-1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
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2 cups kalamata olives or 2 cups oil-cured olives, pitted and halved
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2 cups sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water until just tender, about 8 minutes.
- Drain.
- Place garlic, salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar into a food processor.
- Process well.
- Add oil, process briefly until well blended.
- Pour over orzo while pasta is still warm.
- Add tomatoes to pasta along with olives and chopped parsley.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Toss again and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use (can be made earlier in the day).
- Best served at room temperature.