Orzo Salad

Ingredients:

Orzo Pasta- 1/2 lb
Basil pesto - 2Tbsp.
Chopped garlic-1Tbsp.
Broccoli florets-1cup
Thinly sliced carrot pieces-1/2 cup
Sliced red onions-3/4 cup
Thinly sliced red, green and yellow bell peppers - 1/2 cup ea.
Sliced mushrooms-1/2 cup
Thinly sliced sun dried tomatoes - 2Tbsp.
Chopped Italian parsley - 3Tbsp
Salt-1/2 tsp or as per taste
Crushed black pepper-1tbsp
Crushed red pepper flakes - 1/4 tsp
Olive Oil-3Tbsp.
Grated Parmesan cheese -3Tbsp

Method:

Boil water in 4 quarts pot, add half the salt and orzo pasta and cook according to the instructions given on pocket. After pasta is done cooking, drain all the water and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pot, add garlic and saute for few seconds and add sliced onions and crushed red pepper flakes and fry for 2 minutes and add mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots and sun dried tomatoes and stir fry until all the vegetables are half way cooked. Add cooked and drained orzo pasta, mix with all the vegetables. Add pesto sauce black pepper powder, remaining salt and chopped parsley, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese before serving.