Tremendously versatile pasta dish. Not only can you throw in whatever veggies are fresh and in season, you can work this into either a main course or a bright side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Orzo
In Italian, orzo means "barley". It's a small, rice shaped pasta typically made from semolina. Acini de pepe is similarly shaped but smaller in size.
Orzo is commonly found in soups or salads but it's grown in popularity and uses over the last few years. Now you even see it used more like rice such as in risotto or pilafs.
Since it's a tiny pasta it does cook quickly. If being used in a casserole dish where the mixture will be baked further, you will want to only cook the pasta about 2/3rds of the way since it will continue cooking in the oven.
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Parmesan Orzo Primavera
Asiago Garlic Orzo Pilaf
Quick, gourmet orzo pilaf made with chicken broth, asiago, and plenty of garlic is a creamy alternative that you'll make over and over again. Great with chicken and roasted...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spinach Parmesan Orzo
This stunning green orzo is tasty and healthy. Spinach puree with olive oil and garlic dresses up the orzo along with grated parmesan.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemon Orzo with Herbs
Savory, broth-cooked orzo with lemon and dill is a great quick lunch or side dish to have in your repertoire.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Orzo With Fontina
Made with chicken broth, orzo pasta, butter, onion, mushrooms, marsala wine, heavy cream, fontina cheese, mozzarella cheese, peas
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Tropical Orzo, Rice And Spinach
Who knew getting your greens could be this exciting? With the sweetness of mango nectar and a pop of fresh spinach, this dish turns healthy into delightful.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orzo With Roasted Vegetables
Made with garlic, orzo, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Orzo And Tomato Salad With Feta Cheese
Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, orzo pasta, tomato, pitted green olives, feta cheese, parsley, fresh chopped dill, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Chicken And Shrimp Orzo
Made with garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon juice, port wine, bay leaves, salt, crushed red pepper, frozen peeled shrimp, frozen artichoke hearts
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Parmesan Orzo
Made with black pepper, orzo pasta, butter, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Oh-Zo Delicious Pasta
Made with orzo pasta, olive oil, garlic, onion, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ham and Asparagus Orzo
Made with Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, orzo pasta, asparagus, deli ham
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Orzo With Summer Squash And Feta Cheese
Made with fresh parsley, zucchini, summer squash or golden zucchini, salt, olive oil, red bell pepper, garlic, lemon, tomato, mint
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Orzo
Made with dried oregano, orzo, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, prosciutto, onion, garlic, white wine, diced tomatoes, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Orzo Portobello Mushroom Casserole
Made with sun-dried tomatoes, water, olive oil, leek or green onion, portabello mushroom caps, mushrooms, garlic, orzo, tomato juice, basil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lemon And Parmesan Orzo
Made with Parmesan cheese, orzo, garlic oil, lemons
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Orzo Broccoli Pilaf
Made with broccoli florets, black pepper, dried marjoram, olive oil, mushrooms, onion, orzo pasta, chicken broth, carrot
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orzo with Bacon, Spinach and Tomato
Made with Parmesan cheese, orzo pasta, salt and pepper, bacon, shallots, garlic, fresh spinach, tomato, heavy whipping cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orzo And Portobello Mushrooms
Made with salt and crushed red pepper, portabello mushrooms, orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, capers, thyme, oregano, marjoram, white wine
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Seafood With Orzo
Made with fresh dill, scallops, orzo pasta, artichoke hearts, cherry tomato, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt, black pepper
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Orzo With Pesto And Peas
Made with olive oil, walnuts, garlic, spinach, arugula, Parmesan cheese, water, lemon juice, salt, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Fajita-Style Orzo
Made with sour cream or guacamole, salt, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, orzo, vegetable oil, red bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes, scallions
Method: outdoor grill, oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Vegetarian Orzo And Feta Bake
Made with feta cheese, garlic, orzo pasta, black olives, nonstick cooking spray, diced Italian-style tomatoes, vegetable broth, olive oil
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Orzo Salad With Spinach, Feta And Olives
Made with orzo, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, fresh spinach, garlic, pitted kalamata olives, feta cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Orzo And Asparagus
Made with Romano cheese, milk, salt, orzo pasta, butter, green onions, Canadian bacon, asparagus spears, lemon pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Orzo
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, Parmesan cheese, frozen peas, orzo, olive oil, shallot, garlic, diced tomatoes, whipping cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beefed-Up Spanish Orzo
Made with green olives, salsa, spaghetti sauce, orzo pasta, olive oil, ground beef, mushrooms, onion, garlic powder, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Toasted Orzo With Peas And Parmesan
Made with nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, butter, onion, salt, garlic, orzo pasta, dry vermouth or white wine, chicken stock, peas
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Yoshida's Orzo Risotto
Made with lemon zest, orzo pasta, butter, shallots, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Orzo Pasta With Chicken
Made with bay leaves, water, white wine, olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh basil, orzo pasta, whole chicken breasts
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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