Orzo Pasta Salad

½ lb of orzo – 3 qt of water, 2 tsp salt

2-3 tablespoons of Fresh basil Pesto – Uncle Giuseppe’s

½ cup of cut cherry tomatoes

¼ cup of cubed black olives

5-10 chopped basil leaves

1 tsp of ground pepper

First thing is to fill a pot with 3 qts of water and bring to a boil

Once boiling add 2 tsp of salt and add ½ lb of orzo

While this is cooking, cut cherry tomatoes in thirds and black olives in cubes.

Once the orzo is ready, drain the water fully and put in serving bowl.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of fresh basil pesto (our favorite is from Uncle Giuseppe’s)

Mix in tomatoes and olives.

Add basil leaves and pepper for taste and ENJOY!