This pesto orzo salad is made with creamy ricotta and salty pistachios for a uniquely delicious twist on pasta salad! You can enjoy this recipe served warm or cold, so it’s great for a picnic! . Here's what you need: Ingredients 1 lb orzo pasta 1/4 cup reserved pasta water 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 3 tablespoons pesto 1/2 cup frozen peas 2 tablespoons pistachios 2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese . Instructions Cook the orzo according to package directions, reserving ½ cup of pasta water. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, pesto, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup of the pasta water. In a larger bowl, combine the cooked orzo, peas, and pistachios with the ricotta mixture. If the mixture is too dry, add the remaining pasta water. Sprinkle with shredded Pecorino Romano . #pesto #orzo #pasta #pastasalad #ricotta #easyrecipe #healthyrecipe #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipe #easymeals #easydinner #fastrecipe #quickmealprep #mealprep #easymealprep #...