This is from my 365 Pasta Recipes cookbook, but I changed the original recipe quite a bit. Food should be attractive and this dish is really pretty and colorful. And easy to make! Cut the veggies really tiny. This is a great dish for work lunches because it is good hot or cold.

Ingredients

4 serv.

cups orzo pasta (or other small pasta shape)↗1 1⁄2 cups
cup olive oil (I use a lot less)↗1⁄3 cup
tablespoons lemon juice↗3 tablespoons
teaspoon lemon zest↗1⁄2 teaspoon
teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
teaspoon black pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
garlic clove, minced↗1
carrot, diced finely↗1
cups bell peppers (red, green and yellow)↗1 1⁄4 cups
cup red onion, diced (about 1/2 small onion)↗1⁄4 cup
cup fresh parsley, finely chopped↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1
Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain.
2
Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and garlic until blended.
3
Toss all of the ingredients together. Serve hot or cold.

Source: food.com

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