COUNTRY RIBS AND ORZO RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Country Ribs and Orzo Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 32

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For the Sauce:
29 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 zucchini - sliced
1/2 onion - sliced
19 oz. can cannellini beans - rinsed and drained
4 garlic cloves - chopped
3/4 cup water plus tsp. Vegeta seasoning
1/2 cup fresh basil - chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
pinch of sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbs. olive oil
Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 lb. of orzo
For the Country Style Pork Ribs:
3 lbs. of county style pork ribs
For the Rub:
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tbs. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tbs. olive oil

Steps:

For the Country Style Pork Ribs: Preheat Oven 300 degrees. Adjust the seasonings to taste and the amount of pork ribs being prepared. Combine all of the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl. Rub the meat with the mixture and place in a baking dish. Bake: 1¼ to 1½ hours Prepare the Orzo as directed; close to the time when the ribs will be ready. When the orzo is plated combine the lemon juice with the chopped basil and a tablespoon of olive oil and pour over the orzo when plated. Top with the tomato sauce, a little extra olive oil, dash of oregano, red pepper flakes and grated cheese. Finish the dish by topping with the ribs and a drizzle of olive oil and serve.