Pesto Zucchini Orzo: Easy Recipe with Charred Sweet Corn Delight
This vibrant dish combines the freshness of zucchini with the sweetness of charred corn, all tossed in a delicious pesto sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn, charred
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
- While the orzo is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced zucchini and sauté until tender.
- Stir in the charred sweet corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Once the orzo is cooked, drain and add it to the skillet.
- Toss everything together with the pesto sauce, and season with salt to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of pasta water when mixing.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pesto Zucchini Orzo, Charred Sweet Corn, Easy Recipe, Summer Dish