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    Rocket Pesto Orzo

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    Prep: 10 min
    Cook: 30 min
    Total: 40 min
    Serves: 2
    Source: hellofresh.co.uk

    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!

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    • 2 Echalion Shallot(finely chopped into ½cm pieces)
    • 2 Garlic Clove(peeled and grated or pressed)
    • 1 Courgette(cut in half lengthways and chopped into 1cm cubes)
    • 2 Vine Tomatoes(chopped into 1cm cubes)
    • 1 Basil(finely chopped, stalks included)
    • 1 Wild Rocket(chopped)
    • 40 g Pine Nuts(dry-fried until golden)
    • 40 g Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese(added to pesto)
    • 0.5 Lemon(juiced)
    • 180 g Orzo
    • 1 Vegetable Stock Pot
    • 5 tbsp Olive Oil
    • 400 ml Water
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