Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup basil leaves fresh chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 0.3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 cups orzo pasta uncooked
• 0.8 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• pot

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. Place basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times until blended.
5. In a large bowl, toss together the orzo, basil-tomato mixture, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
6. Serve warm or chilled.