INGREDIENTS
1 lb
orzo pasta
1/2 cup
extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided
1
medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
4
large cloves of garlic, finely minced (~ 2 full Tbsp)
1 1/2 pints
mixed red and yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half (about 3 cups)
8 oz
marinated, grilled artichokes in oil. Do not drain.
3 tbsp
capers, drained.
5 tbsp
parsley
1 tsp
kosher salt (not table salt)
1/2 tsp
black pepper
2
large lemons juiced (about 1/2 cup of juice)
1/2 cup
chopped basil leaves (the leaves from a 0.75 oz container)