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In reply to the discussion: Anybody have a cold-pasta salad recipe? [View all]japple
(10,399 posts)is very easy and equally good hot, cold, or room temp. We love it.
http://www.animalvegetablemiracle.com/recipes-summer-disappearing-zucchini-orzo.htm
Disappearing Zucchini Orzo
¾ lb pkg orzo pasta
(multicolored is fun)
Bring 6 cups water or chicken stock to a boil and add pasta. Cook 8 to 12 minutes
1 chopped onion
garlic to taste
3 large zucchini
olive oil for sauté
Use a cheese grater or mandoline to shred zucchini, sauté briefly with chopped onion and garlic until lightly golden.
thyme
oregano
¼ cup grated parmesan or any hard
yellow cheese
Add spices to zucchini mixture, stir thoroughly, and then remove mixture from heat.
Combine with cheese and cooked orzo, salt to taste, serve cool or at room temperature.