Best Orzo With Everything Recipes

Orzo with Everything image

Provided by Jim Hartsell

Categories Nuts

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (about 10 ounces)
1/3 cup packed chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup packed chopped kalamata olive
1 cup finely chopped radicchio
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

Cook orzo in boiling salted water until just tender.
Drain well.
In a large bowl toss orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, oil, vinegar and olives.
Let stand until room temperature.
Mix chopped radiccho, pine nuts, chopped basil, Parmesan and garlic into orzo mixture.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
(I find that the olives and tomatoes make further seasoning unnecessary, so taste first.) Serve at room temperature.

Orzo with Everything image

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 10 ounces)
1/3 cup (packed) chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup (packed) chopped Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
1 cup finely chopped radicchio (about 1 small head)
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 large garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oil, vinegar and olives and toss to blend. Let stand until cool. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
Mix chopped radicchio, pine nuts, chopped basil, Parmesan and garlic into orzo mixture. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces baby spinach leaves (8 cups), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup orzo
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
3/4 cup crumbled feta (3 ounces), plus more for garnish
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)
1 cup chopped fresh dill, or use parsley or cilantro

Steps:

Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium, then melt butter, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in about three-quarters of the scallions (saving some of the green parts for garnish) and garlic, and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
Stir in spinach, adding in batches if it doesn't all fit in the pan at once, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
Stir in stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo, lemon zest and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until orzo is nearly cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Stir in cheese, peas (if you like) and dill, cover the pan, and cook for another 1 minute, to finish cooking and warm the peas. To serve, sprinkle with more cheese and the reserved scallions.