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Rocket Pesto Orzo

Rocket Pesto Orzo

with Charred Courgettes and Tomato Salad

Today's recipe is a cross between a risotto and a pasta dish. It's made with a tiny, rice-shaped pasta called 'orzo' cooked in a similar way to risotto. You could think of it as an 'orzotto'! We've put a twist on the accompanying pesto too. Instead of basil we're using rocket which provides a delicious, peppery contrast to the creamy pasta and fresh tomatoes. Enjoy!

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Milk
Egg
Cereals containing gluten
Celery
Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total30 minutes
Active
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

2

Echalion Shallot

2

Garlic Clove

1

Courgette

(May contain traces of: Celery)

2

Vine Tomatoes

1

Basil

1

Wild Rocket

40

Pine Nuts

40

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

½

Lemon

180

Orzo

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Soya, Egg)

1

Vegetable Stock Pot

(Contains: Celery, Sulphites)

Not included in your delivery

5

Olive Oil

400

Water

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)965 kcal
Energy (kJ)4038 kJ
Fat62 g
of which saturates10 g
Carbohydrate82 g
of which sugars13 g
Protein24 g
Salt3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Grater
Grill Pan
Bowl
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

orzo
1

Halve, peel and finely chop the shallot into ½cm pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Cut the courgette in half lengthways and chop into 1cm cubes. Chop the vine tomato into 1cm cubes. Finely chop the basil (stalks and all) and half the rocket.

orzo
2

Put a frying pan on medium heat (no oil!) and add the pine nuts. Dry-fry until they start to turn golden, about 1 min. * TIP *: Watch them like a hawk or they will burn! Once golden, remove from the pan and chop as finely as you can. No need to wash the pan we'll use it later.

orzo
3

Put the basil, chopped rocket and pine nuts in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle in the hard Italian cheese, a pinch of salt and a good grind of black pepper. Pour in the olive oil (amount specified in the ingredient list). * TIP *: Use your best quality olive oil! Add a quarter of the garlic and mix everything together. * TIP *: If you have a food processor, you can use it here, but we prefer the satisfaction of doing it by hand!

orzo
4

Squeeze the lemon juice into another mixing bowl and pour in a drizzle of olive oil. Add the tomato and a quarter of the shallot. Mix everything together. * TIP *: If you don't like raw shallot, leave it out.

orzo
5

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the remaining shallot. Cook until soft, 3-4 mins. Add the remaining garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the orzo and stir, then pour in the water (amount specified in the ingredient list) and vegetable stock pot. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down and simmer (stirring occasionally) until the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is soft, 10 mins.

orzo
6

Meanwhile, put your frying pan back on medium heat (no oil). Add the courgette and cook until charred, turning occasionally, 7-8 mins. Once the orzo is cooked, stir in three-quarters of the pesto and the courgette. * TIP *: If all the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is not quite done, add a splash of water and keep cooking. Serve in bowls, topped with the rocket leaves, tomato salad and a spoonful of remaining pesto. Enjoy!

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