Cheesy Orzo Recipe : Rachael Ray : Food Network Easy Casserole Recipes 4.6 156 This was my first time using orzo. I was a little nervous, but this recipe was so easy and most important is was absolutely delicious. I added a little more cheese, just because we love cheese.....:0 Ruth Gawkowski 2015-01-29T01:21:08Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This was delicious, fast and easy. The whole family enjoyed it! WM Y. 2015-01-10T17:51:21Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Loved it!! Very versatile. Used beef broth because served with beef short ribs. Needed to add a little more broth at the end &amp; also added butter. I saw the other reviews stating it was a little bland so I added fresh rosemary and fresh cilantro. Very good!! joan2005 2013-11-15T00:18:25Z item not reviewed by moderator and published It was decent but it needed more flavor.

I wanted to add some veggies or something to next time I make it, like maybe some broccoli. I also added some more salt and used mozzarella instead of the other cheese. wassimetissa 2013-10-03T01:51:57Z item not reviewed by moderator and published this was good served immediately, but it definitely needed something more... I added a little butter for flavor. Next time ill add some mushrooms or something to jazz it up. Also, I halved this recipe since I was only cooking for two and it was WAY too much still. half of this recipe would easily serve 4 dlanz 2013-08-05T10:33:18Z item not reviewed by moderator and published My family loves this dish. In addition to the basic recipe I add a frozen cube or 2 (depending on how many I am cooking for of my homeade pesto and fresh chopped spinach after the orzo is a bit more than half way cooked. Enough time to melt the pesto, but still taste the fresh herbs. I also add in some fat free half and half at the end so to add some creaminess and add some liquid.

One of our favorite side dishes. Also great with garlic, evoo and frozen peas and fresh mushrooms. Mama Teresa X2 2013-05-23T15:47:09Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I've made this reciepe many times! Delish! Delish! Delish! milodrowski 2013-04-02T15:57:14Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a great compliment to any meat entree! Fixed it with roasted chicken and broccoli. Great dinner! Added a little extra broth and dried parsley as suggested by other reviewers. melodyfree 2013-01-29T19:37:00Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Not bad, I was just experimenting, but I say it looks better in this picture, than what it actually taste. I would leave out the cheese next time, if I decide to make this dish again. I had tasted it before the cheese and liked it, and after I added the cheese, I wasn't feeling the taste too much.

Overall it's not a horrible dish, but it wasn't a great one either. romerodejesus 2013-01-26T23:15:40Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Orzo is not my favorite pasta but it was good side dish. vaness09 2013-01-18T11:56:46Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is extremely bland as written. It has the potential to be ok with the addition of fresh herbs or veggies. This would be great for a super picky eater, but hubby and I enjoy much more flavorful dishes. ETA: make sure you actually measure the orzo. I you just dump a 16 oz. package of orzo into the chicken broth... You are probably putting about 2 and 1/4 cup of orzo into this recipe, which would result in the dryness that many reviewers are writing of. The package has the weight written on it, not the volume.

MarieV0611 2012-12-17T09:38:53Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Simple yet flavorful side dish. Too easy! MARSJACK 2012-11-08T18:38:44Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Excellent side dish. Follow the directions. My kids requested this tons when they were home! Mama Amy 2012-10-30T12:54:14Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This recipe is incredibly easy and delicious! It is a side dish that I make frequently, and sometimes I make it just to eat by itself : Inexpensive, too. SweetCornbread 2012-09-16T12:11:54Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This was my first time making orzo and it was a hit! I'm adding this to my list of staple side dishes. sonia g. 2012-07-31T00:25:20Z item not reviewed by moderator and published TOTAL Comfort food!!!!

I made it to go with a grilled pork tenderloin. Super easy recipe. I did add another 4 oz of chicken broth, extra garlic and fresh parsley. MrsBarr2011 2012-04-28T20:11:04Z item not reviewed by moderator and published We love this dish! It is so good! We have this with chicken or any other meats, it is the perfect side dish! We have made this many times it is the best orzo I have ever had! Lisa L. 2012-04-23T20:47:50Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I love this one. I'm constantly making this as a side dish and love throwing in chopped fresh Italian parsley at the end. It pairs really well with Giada's turkey meatloaf with sundried tomatoes and feta too! JessNielsen 2012-04-18T17:30:27Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Thought is was good, but lacked some flavor, so the second time I served it I added real chopped pancetta. That made it great! Bacon would work too.

sarahmarie_7 2012-04-16T17:11:02Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Very bland as written. However, the ability to season it or add veggies to pair with a main dish protein makes it worthy to try! Grandmakristin 2012-03-13T02:02:30Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Loved It! Easy,fairly quick and quite delicious. Cut recipe in half, used extra chicken broth (maybe 1 to 2oz so as not to dry out the pasta. Next time I will add fresh herbs for different flavor or an extra kick, as posted in most reviews. Karla M. 2012-02-14T02:07:20Z item not reviewed by moderator and published So far i think it was easy to make very quick. But it is just basic comfort food Joy J.

2012-01-24T21:45:35Z item not reviewed by moderator and published My folks gave me left over orzo and I searched the web to figure what I could use it for and came across here. Amazingly good recipe, I didn't have the cheese but did use mozzarella cheese. microamp 2012-01-10T16:41:22Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Only a few words needed. Thank you, your fantastic, It was fantastic! You gave me so many different ideas on how to do th Orzo with this one recipe. Danessa B. 2011-11-06T20:44:13Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I would give this a 4.5 if I could. This was good but mine was a little dry. Next time will add some fresh herbs to add a bit more flavor.

kelly.mctague 2011-09-13T16:34:25Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Don't get me wrong, cheese + pasta = success for me 99.9% of the time. This dish is the perfect foil for robust, highly-flavored meats and entrées, but it's a little bland on its own. I added fresh herbs - parsley and basil - which helped. But it's a perfect, easy side dish to make when you're short on time and ingredients. The Petite Gourmet 2011-09-07T23:59:22Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Yummy! Everyone loved it! Since I was serving this with an Italian Lemon Chicken I added some lemon zest and the same fresh herbs called for in the chicken recipe. This dish is great hot or cold. Parri 2011-09-02T09:34:15Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Easy &amp; Delicious! I added fresh basil at the end. Yum Yum! Vicki T.

2011-08-23T20:32:07Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This recipe is amazing! You can take the basic recipe and add several twists. For example, you can add mushrooms to the onion and garlic saute and continue the recipe as indicated. Another twist is to add diced tomatoes to the garlic and onion saute. After adding the orzo instead of using parmesan cheese you can substitute feta and add black olives, making it a bit more greek. I am sure there are several more ideas, but thought I would share our favorites. ericamval 2011-07-17T19:50:32Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is My Favorite go to side dish!!!! My family loves this! I add basil, thyme and fresh chopped parsley at the end. Wonderful and creamy!! Thanks, Rachel OURQUENE 2011-07-09T16:50:47Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a great recipe for a quick and simple side dish. It almost felt like a risotto, but a lot easier.

I skipped the salt because the parmesan added enough saltiness to the dish. Everyone loved it, and I will definitely be making it again. ChunkyMonkey423 2011-06-15T01:48:03Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a wonderful side dish, very versatile. I make it often because my family loves it! Tecia M. 2011-05-20T11:49:11Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a great side dish and I like to add some toasted pine nuts. Joy D. 2011-05-09T16:26:57Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Delicious. I followed the recipe as is and added fresh chopped parsley at the end. Loved it and would definitely make again. C. C. 2011-04-04T20:37:01Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This tasted great, needed no additional ingredients helen b.

2011-03-15T20:25:51Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I wanted to try Orzo pasta, so I came to Food Network to help me out. This recipe got a lot of good comments, so I decided to give it a try. I am happy I did. This was a very good dish. I read most of the comments and noticed that alot of people tweaked the recipe. I decided to go along with the person who added mushroom and shrimp. It was a quick dish and with the addition of basil spice and hot pepper flakes was seasoned good. Give it a try and make it your own. tullytee 2011-02-20T20:05:12Z item not reviewed by moderator and published It was a great recipe, but I put in an extra can of chicken broth and have used broccoli and zucchini to rave reviews from the family, but squash and too watery things have not worked out very well. One other thing that worked out nice was putting in extra olive oil and lightly browning the orzo before adding the broth. Great, simple recipe. Highly recommend it.

Try it according to the recipe and then play around with it and make it your own. book samurai 2010-11-03T23:49:24Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I don't usually make orzo but was looking for something other than rice to go with a dish I was making. This recipe was the best orzo I've ever had. I have to admit that I don't have a lot of experience with orzo but really loved this. I highly recommend trying it. Susan G. 2010-09-10T20:23:41Z item not reviewed by moderator and published As this is my first batch of orzo I thought this sounded tasty and easy. It is! I added some red pepper flake the onions and garlic and then at the very end added some chicken and carrots. ^_^ Thanks Rachel! April M. 2010-08-23T20:35:04Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I absolute love this recipe!!! Super easy to make. We usually add mushrooms to the onions. Then at the end we throw some seasoned shrimp in there right before the cheese.

Easy, inexpensive, and my kids love it!!! Tameca B. 2010-08-23T17:29:01Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I added fresh sliced mushrooms after I sauteed the onions and garlic, sauteed the mushrooms for a few minutes and then added the chicken broth. All my kids loved it! It is a great side dish with just about any meat, but I grilled pork chops and added a salad and it was just enough. VPMMKimg 2010-08-15T19:23:44Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I made this a long time ago and forgot about it... My husband requested it and we had it tonight. It was really good. The only change I made was cutting the garlic in half. It's a keeper! It's good to make it basic and then you can add many different things later to suite your taste. Jenny E.

2010-08-09T21:38:32Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Barilla orzo cooked perfectly in 12 minutes on simmer as directed and I used 14 oz chicken broth for 3/4 cup orzo. It was just the right amount to absorb but not get dry. I liked this pretty well, my husband thought it just OK and only ate a little. It lacked something. I read reviews and added a dash of red pepper flakes 1T parsley and a bit more fresh grated good Parmesan but it still needed something else for spark. Nicole 22 2010-08-02T23:03:13Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I made it exactly as the recipe is, and my family LOVED it - especially my husband, who is the pickiest eater of all. He said "hon, this is awesome." I loved that it is easy and I usually have the ingredients around the house. Kristi G.

2010-07-27T14:39:42Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I love orzo, so I decided to make this one because I love cheese, too. It is sooo good! I added several herbs from my garden like basil, parsley, and lemon basil. You can even add a little lemon zest and it gives it a whole other flavor. But you do have to eat this right away, its not very saucy so it will settle in a gluey lump. But other than that its really good! Casey K. 2010-07-19T18:36:40Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I have been making this recipe for years. I have taught my daughters to do this, I use an electric kettle and always double the recipe. I took it to a church lunch once and am asked about it every time we have a "bring your food" event. The first time I brought it I felt terrible, because the veggie heads in our group heard about it and were also snacking happily. After that, I began bringing two pans, one made with veggie broth rather than chicken.

It is certainy better not to have guilt while you are still at church, and this recipe is so inexpensive I can afford to be generous. Needless to say, my kids 1,3, 8, 11 LOVE it. I always need a doulbe recipe, and people eat it cold right out of the fridge the next day. You can't mess it up with mix ins of any kind - meats, herbs, veggies. Just be carefull who you cook it for, because they will be asking for more. Sarah P. 2010-05-24T22:51:39Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Super good...added steamed broccoli to the orzo when I added the cheese.... Carolyn B. 2010-03-16T22:22:13Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is the best side dish it goes with almost everything and is soooo easy to prepare. I have been making this for a couple of years and probably make it at least twice a month. Its great for family or guest.

The recipe is so versatile I have made it adding, fresh chives, tarragon, basil or parsley right at the end before serving. I also add peas a lot of times and extra Parmesan or Romano cheese. Yumm. Brenda S. 2010-03-15T12:55:29Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is absolutely fantastic. It is rich and still light. I served it with chicken cutlets over greens with a mustard-tarragon vinaigrette and strawberries. Such a great side dish for year-round. Leslie L. 2010-02-23T21:21:24Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Very nice recipe. Savory and delicious, and not at all hard to make either. Added caraway seed, which was kind of a mistake, but still did not ruin dish. Thanks Rachael for the recipe!

:D BAKlineRMR77 2010-02-12T06:13:01Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This dish is so good...but it needs to be prepared and served immediately, otherwise the starch sets and you are left with one big lump. That happened to mine, but I added a little more chicken stock and put it back on low heat for just a minute. Will still definitely make it again :) Sonya C. 2010-01-29T17:46:34Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This has the potential to be really good.... if you add actual seasoning to it. I didn't have a problem w/ the cook time, the 15 minutes was perfect for the orzo to soak up the liquid w/o getting overcooked. I just thought it needed more flavor. Sarita M. 2010-01-28T12:21:13Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Mmm, so tasty! I never would have thought to add cheese to orzo but it makes it delicious. Lauren C.

2009-12-13T18:02:40Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Very quick and easy.....should be in everyone's recipe box!!!! Simone L. 2009-10-13T14:17:03Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I made this last night; it was very good. It is very easy and fast to prepare. I uped the amount of parmesan cheese to just under a cup. I will definitley make it again. LISA L. 2009-10-08T13:49:52Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This was very yummy but I think 15 minutes is too much cooking time if you are going to simmer the orzo. I have a gas stove and I simmered it for 15 minutes on low heat. Water evaporated but the orzo was overcooked. It still tasted good, but it would have been better to reduce cooking time to 10 minutes or have medium heat. Martha C.

2009-09-06T21:05:31Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Everyone (even the kids) liked this. Quick and easy. I added 1 cup parmesan cheese because we love it so much!! Recipe made WAY more than 4 servings. Tanya Y. 2009-08-31T22:15:24Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is so much more tasty and delicious than the pre-made packages that you buy at the Supermarket! I do halve the recipe for just my and husband and me and we eat it all in one sitting. Fantastic and easy! Glenna L. 2009-08-15T20:30:21Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This was the first time I made Orzo. My family loved it! YUMMY!!!! Amy A. 2009-08-15T18:09:12Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I was searching for a new way to make orzo and I have found it. I thought I had made enough for leftovers but my family devoured it!

I love the fact that you make everything in one pot and the orzo does not have to been drained. It was cooked perfectly. I think the original recipe is great but you could dressed it up with some fresh herbs or toasted pine nuts. If you are looking for a risotto recipe but are worried about cooking it correctly this is a great substitution. leslie j. 2009-08-06T11:45:38Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I have neve cooked orzo but see it so often on cooking shows that I decided to give it a try. I picked this recipe to give it go because (1) it's Rachael Ray's recipe and (2) it sounded simple to make. It was very simple but tasted out of this world. My husband and I both loved it. It is on my list of frequently used recipes. Lynn J. 2009-07-29T12:40:43Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I love orzo. This is so good and very easy.Though I did ad a little extra parm cheese, it was fantastic!! terri j.

2009-06-04T19:05:29Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This was really good, but a lot more than 4 servings. I am trying to think of what to do with the leftovers, though from the reviews it sounds like adding veggies &amp; reheating will do the trick. We really liked this, even my husband who says he does not like cheese, and loathes Mac &amp; Cheese. Andrea H. 2009-03-09T21:42:45Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I came onto foodnetwork.com trying to find something to do with pasta and olive oil that involved maybe a two other staple ingredients, as I need to go shopping. So, I halved the recipe, left out the broth altogether, and just used water (out of broth). I used dried onion flakes (out of onions) and jarred minced garlic (out of real garlic). I also threw in some frozen peas and frozen broccoli. Since there was no broth, I added a bit of dried basil (out of fresh) and a little salt for flavor. I actually did have the parmesan.

This actually turned out very good. I usually keep a couple rice-a-roni boxes on hand for days like this. This is way better and I know all the ingredients. :) I'm sure it's even better with all the right ingredients and broth. J M. 2009-02-26T20:57:32Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I made this for the family with the no-mystery marinade recipe with pork chops. It was AWESOME! Everyone loved it and my kids gobbled up the orzo, I did use a milder cheese for them though and it came out great. We will definitely make this again and again. Christina H. 2008-09-01T13:53:06Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This turned out mighty tasty as a side dish. I used a 4 cheese blend (comprised of Parmesan, Asiago, Aged Provolone and Romano cheese) instead of just Parmesan and added a tsp each of fresh chopped basil and oregano to add more flavor and compliment the squash and chicken that was served with it.

Tricolor orzo was substituted for a more colorful presentation too. This recipe is a keeper! Gina A. 2008-08-26T12:55:11Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a great side. It was very easy too. My husband loved it. Next time I will add some veggies, as some of the previous reviewers did. ELAYNE O. 2008-07-19T14:07:28Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I figured my husband and I would like this, but I really tried it for my very picky daughter. I used mostly asiago cheese and added a little mozzarella instead of the parm/reg. I tasted the parm/reg that I had and it seemed too sharp and salty for her. It came out great and much to my surprise, she actually ate a few bites! Great and easy recipe. I did have to add extra broth. Perri M.

2008-07-04T20:37:19Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I added some veggies [sliced mushrooms &amp; zucchini] plus a teaspoon (or two) of red pepper flakes for a kick ... It's was amazing: for the first time to the fifth time, since there was a lot for leftovers! All in all, very highly recommended for a quick &amp; easy side-dish or main. Topolina 2008-06-03T20:49:32Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This recipe was really good...I added a few things to help spice it up a little or else I thought it might have been a little boring. I cut up some cherry tomatoes I had laying around, put in some frozen brocolli, I also cut up some leftover baked chicken I had in the fridge. These things added not only great color but made it a complete meal. Enjoy!! Rachel A. 2008-05-05T19:55:24Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This recipe is not only awesome, but simply easy to prepare. Thanks Rachel!

: ) Terry M. 2008-04-29T08:54:43Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a great simple easy side dish for a weeknight dinner. vimaschmidt_chicago 2008-02-21T19:56:52Z item not reviewed by moderator and published My husband and I love this dish! We eat it alone as a side dish or add some shrimp, tomatoes, and peas to make a main dish. It tastes "bad" for you, but it's quite light and delicious! Becky M. 2008-02-12T23:24:36Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This was a terrific side dish....I found it a bit gummy but that is my only complaint. Will make again..... C H. 2008-02-12T18:39:33Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Flavorful and delicious. Just love it. Tina R.

2008-01-26T22:19:35Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This recipe was very easy to make and very tasty. The only problem that I encounted was the orzo was sticky and clumped together. MICHELLE H. 2007-08-20T08:45:06Z item not reviewed by moderator and published maybe i needed to use less orzo or it cooked too fast. either way there wasn't enough liquid for the pasta. i had to use about 5 cups of broth to cook it right. it was delicious nonetheless. Sushimooshie 2007-07-06T20:25:20Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Extremely good and super easy Karen H. 2007-06-17T17:59:58Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Simple dish that my kids love! Seems to scratch their "macaroni and cheese" itch while offering adults a pasta dish that isn't drowning in gluten and over-processed cheese product! Rob C.

2007-06-12T17:31:22Z item not reviewed by moderator and published this orzo is absolute heaven! it was even better re-heated for lunch the next day. this will definately enter the side dish rotation! Jessica W. 2007-06-11T18:17:44Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This recipe was extremely easy to make. Although I needed a lot more than 14 ounces of broth. Kids loved it, we adults loved. I'll be sure to make it again..........SOON! KAREN L. 2007-05-17T14:48:11Z item not reviewed by moderator and published A nice variation on mac and cheese. It has become a standard side dish or lunch. Karen C. 2007-05-05T18:23:01Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I made this for my boyfriend &amp; we both loved it! I did add some herbs &amp; a little extra onion &amp; garlic. BECKY L.

2007-05-01T18:03:57Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I love this dish. It is like risotto without the work. I like orzo better than rice. I like shallots in this instead of the onion. Sometimes I add baby frozen peas. 903402 2007-04-23T20:22:47Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is sooooooo tasty! It is just as easy as making something from a box - but you feel good knowing you did it from scratch. Be sure to try it with Rachel's Marinated No-Mystery Meat &amp; Gravy recipe. It's wonderful! Laura F. 2007-04-03T11:02:12Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This recipe is so incredibly easy and fast. I make it quite often, and have even tried substituting different kinds of cheese- cheddar, parmasean, romano, jack, whatever I have around and it still comes out great. LICET Z.

2007-03-25T22:20:39Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Easy, tasty! My husband said it tasted like mac &amp; cheese. Vonna G. 2007-03-16T17:23:39Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This recipe is so delicious! I like to omit the onion and add frozen peas to the orzo while it cooks. Also, the addition of grilled chicken can make it more filling. Meaghan D. 2007-03-14T23:49:11Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Simple and delicious! Jodi C. 2007-01-25T18:23:14Z item not reviewed by moderator and published delicious and easy to make, similair to risotto Nichole S. 2007-01-08T00:38:52Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Orzo is my new fav...I make this version at least once a month since first trying about a year ago. Definitely better with real parmigiano/reggiano(sp?).

Once I added a bag of frozen mixed veggies and was a super hit and not to mention a bit healthier. Jmo1972 2006-10-30T15:18:16Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is simple, very good, tasty, and versitile. Although, I admit, we mostly have this side dish with fish, though..And,at least to me, something is very wrong in my kitchen if I don't have the ingredients on hand to make this at any given time!!! Thanks, Rachael...you just made dinner at the Jack Love household a little easier!!! Genita L. 2006-10-20T03:04:13Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I loved this recipe. It was simple and it's a perfect side dish for just about anything. Perfect for picky kid eaters too! SHAMRA R. 2006-09-15T13:06:33Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This dish is terrific! I made it as a side dish with ribs and it was outstanding!! Janet D.

2006-08-15T17:36:16Z item not reviewed by moderator and published My husband and I LOVED this recipe and it gave me several ideas on different ways to prepare orzo. JENNIFER M. 2006-08-11T14:35:36Z item not reviewed by moderator and published This is a great dish. Carol B. 2006-08-07T16:55:55Z item not reviewed by moderator and published I made this for dinner to accompany some Tuna Steaks and the orzo was a perfect complement to the meal. I added some fresh Thai basil from my herb garden and it gave it a little extra zip. My family all agreed that this was great. L S. 2006-08-06T00:22:51Z item not reviewed by moderator and published the kids even liked it. went well with meatloaf. kind of like mac and cheese. carla k.

2006-06-23T13:16:11Z item not reviewed by moderator and published We enjoyed this mild side dish. What I really liked though was how easy the leftovers could be used in new dishes. I mixed it up with some vegetables and meat the next day for lunch. It was great! JENNIFER H. 2006-06-09T16:40:46Z item not reviewed by moderator and published Has become a favorite dish in my household. Rachel M. 2006-03-14T14:51:02Z item not reviewed by moderator and published On TV Orzo | Common Types of Pasta - Real Simple Real Simple Pasta in the shape of rice (or barley, from which it gets its name). Cooking time: 9 to 11 minutes. Best for: Salads, soups. Ideal sauces: Light tomato, olive oil, vinaigrette. Get tips, inspiration and special offers delivered to your inbox! Check Time Inc. Careers All products and services featured are selected by our editors. Real Simple may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website.

Real Simple is part of the Time Inc. Food Collection and the Time Inc. Lifestyle Network. Copyright © 2017 Time Inc. Lifestyle Group. Real Simple is a registered trademark of Time Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Orzo Recipes - Orzo Pasta Recipes 5 Of 13 Italian Wedding Soup Grace Parisi's kids love a particular brand of canned soup filled with chicken meatballs and soggy pasta, but she prefers real minestra maritata (Italian wedding soup). She makes tiny pork meatballs and simmers them with orzo, chickpeas, spinach, and parmesan. She occasionally substitutes green beans for the spinach, depending on who is at the table. Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe - Food.com patti.mullins_12201130 November 23, 2014 I can't believe I am the first person to rate this salad..I wanted something different and was looking for salads that would be good to take camping.

I was getting tired of potatoe salad and tuna noodle salads.I made this salad and 2 others#46410 southwestern pasta salad and #10733 broccoli salad, for a family get together potluck..This salad was given the highest marks but all 3 were wonderful,flavorful,colorful and just tasted great. I would highly recommend this salad, you will not be disappointed. I did however brown the orzo pretty brown and added a couple more roma tomatoes...My daughter is making this one for a graduation party,it is sure to make a big hit..Thank You for this wonderful recipe..I will make it often... Would you like to attach a photo to your submission? Browse The image has been attached to your submission. Close Are you sure you want to report this post for review? Yes, report it. You must be logged in to interact with the activity feed.

Log in now 9 Healthy Orzo Salad Recipes - Chowhound 9 Healthy Orzo Salad Recipes By Colleen Rush, published on Monday, April 20, 2015 / Edit Post Five things you might not know about orzo (but really should): 1) Orzo is a type of cut pasta; it is most definitely not a grain, but it is made from a grain (wheat). 2) Most orzo is made with semolina flour, which is made from denser parts of the wheat berry that give the pasta a more toothsome, firm texture. 3) If you're on a gluten-free diet and get depressed reading features about wheat-based pasta, you can use DeLallo's Gluten-Free Corn/Rice Orzo in all (yes, every single one) of these recipes. 4) "Orzo" is Italian for "barley" and gets its name for it's grain-like shape. 5) A 2-ounce serving serving of orzo contains about 200 calories and 2 grams of fiber. Make it whole wheat, and the amount of fiber jumps to about 6 grams per serving.

Orzo Salad with Tomatoes and Pine Nuts CHOW If you're the kind of cook with a basic herb and veggie garden (even a simple box garden setup), you'll be able to rip out this easy orzo salad without having to run to the grocery store for any ingredients. Substitute or add whatever fresh green herbs you have in abundance (dill is always a great addition). Get our Orzo Salad with Tomatoes and Pine Nuts recipe . Greek Orzo Salad Kristen Swensson / Serious Eats You'll run across countless variations of this salad (see also: Mediterranean orzo salad) because 1) it's delicious and 2) orzo has a natural affinity for Greek/Med ingredients like feta, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, cucumber, and lemon. If you want to turn this side dish into a meal, stuff the salad into cored, halved, and steamed yellow or red bell peppers. Get the recipe here . Roasted Shrimp & Orzo Clara Persis You could toss this herb-packed orzo combination with cheap canned tuna and it would impress, but the Barefoot Contessa knows best: oven-roasted, lightly seasoned shrimp make it memorable. Get the recipe here .

Celery and Olive Orzo Salad CHOW If you fear the standard, limp-vegetable, mayo-slicked pasta salads of yore, the flavorful crunch and light, punchy dressing in this orzo salad will change the way you think about pasta salad. If you're feeling crazy and have it on hand, substitute olive salad (the stuff you spread on a muffaletta) for the celery and olive. It's the same combination with a few more ingredients (garlic, roasted peppers, giardiniera) that deliver a lot more flavor. If you go this route, skip the mint and adjust the seasoning, adding dried oregano or red pepper flakes to taste. Get our Celery and Olive Orzo Salad recipe . Manouri, Eggplant and Orzo Salad Mikkel Vang for The New York Times There's way more to Greek cheese than feta, which you'll discover when you start using manouri, a semi-soft, tangy fresh sheep's milk cheese. It's less salty than feta but much creamier, and you'll find it in most Middle Eastern and Mediterranean markets. It's an outstanding addition to this orzo and eggplant salad. Get the recipe here .

Smoked Salmon with Orange Orzo Salad Sanura Weathers of MyLifeRunsOnFood.com When it's too hot to even think about cooking, orzo is one of those ingredients you can boil in bulk and hold in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Toss the chilled pasta with chopped, cold-smoked salmon or flaked leftover grilled salmon and a bright citrus vinaigrette for this easy, healthy orzo salad. Get the recipe here . Poached Chicken and Pomegranate Orzo CHOW Although this salad was meant to be served as a warm/room temperature main dish, based on reader comments, we'll also recommend serving it cold. The pop of pomegranate seeds lends a bright, unexpected zip to the salad. If you serve this orzo salad cold, taste before serving and adjust the seasonings (salt, pepper, vinegar) – chilling tends to mute the flavor. Get our Poached Chicken and Pomegranate Orzo recipe . Watermelon and Feta Orzo Salad Hungry Poodle Sweet, juicy watermelon, briny, crumbly feta and crisp watercress tossed with al dente orzo – these bright, light, refreshing, the ingredients only seem like strange bedfellows.

The lemon-shallot vinaigrette ties it all together. One bite and this salad will become your go-to, backyard barbecue summer staple. Get the recipe here . Parmesan Orzo with Smoked Salmon Mysavoryspoon We're using the word "healthy" lightly here because shredded Parmesan cheese and sour cream (even the reduced fat kind) hardly seem to fit the description. But Fitness magazine gives it a thumbs-up, so who are we to doubt? Whole wheat orzo boosts the fiber, and you'll never hear us complain about adding heart-healthy cold-smoked salmon to any dish. Get the recipe here . Colleen Rush is a food and travel writer who eats, drinks, cooks, and writes mostly in New Orleans, but also ... everywhere else. She is the author of "The Mere Mortal's Guide to Fine Dining" (Broadway Books, 2006), and coauthor of " Low & Slow: Master the Art of Barbecue in 5 Easy Lessons " (Running Press, 2009) and the upcoming " Low & Slow 2: The Art of Barbecue, Smoke Roasting, and Basic Curing " (Running Press, 2015).

Follow her on Twitter or Instagram . What is Orzo Pasta? (with pictures) What is Orzo Pasta? Last Modified Date: 19 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Top 10 facts about the world Orzo pasta is a type of pasta which is made in the shape of a grain of rice. It is often about rice-sized, as well. This pasta is very versatile, and it can be used in a range of recipes, with many people consuming orzo in soups. The word orzo is Italian for “ barley ,” and a reference to the size and shape of the pasta. You can also see orzo called kritharaki, manestra, rosa marina, reiskornpasta, or pasta gallo pion. This pasta is very popular in Greece especially, although it is used in other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern nations, and in some parts of Germany as well. The small size can make orzo a very fun pasta to work and cook with. The classic use of orzo is in soups. It can also be used in pilafs.

The Greeks have a number of pilaf recipes which call specifically for orzo pasta, but it is also possible to use a rice pilaf recipe, substituting orzo for the rice. Orzo performs very well when baked in casseroles as well, and it can be used in things like stuffed peppers and stuffed squash . The pasta absorbs flavors very well and acts as a filler in these dishes. You can also eat orzo plain with butter or a light sauce. The pasta takes well to soupy sauces, in which case it can be eaten with a spoon, and because it is so dense, it can also support some heavier sauces, like sauces with meatballs or chunks of sausage. One thing to watch out for, however, is that because orzo is compact, orzo dishes can become very heavy, since it lacks hollow spaces. The best orzo comes from durum semolina wheat , an especially hard variety of wheat. When soft wheats are used to make orzo, the pasta tends to fall apart during the cooking process, and it can become very mushy and unpleasant.

Durum orzo pasta, on the other hand, will retain resilience throughout the cooking process, ever after being baked or simmered in a stew, and it has a very pleasant clear flavor and chewy mouthfeel. In addition to finding orzo pasta in plain varieties, it is also possible to find orzo which has been colored and flavored with vegetables. Spinach orzo is very common, but orzo can also be mixed with beets, carrots, and other vegetables. Many companies make rainbow orzo pasta, integrating several different vegetable orzos to create a particularly colorful pasta. Ad How to Cook Orzo Cooking Basics How to Cook Orzo Quick-cooking orzo is a must-have staple for busy families. Here's how to cook it in side dishes, soups, salads, and more. Oops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later. Oops, we're sorry. Something went wrong. Please try again later. Share your take on this idea! Upload your photo here. CLOSE What Is Orzo? Orzo is the Italian word for barley. However, it's not made from barley at all, but rather from semolina, a course-ground flour made from durum wheat.

With its shape reminiscent of slivered almonds, orzo cooks up in about half the time of rice, making it a speedy standby to have on hand to add heartiness to meals. We'll show you how to cook orzo for side dishes and in salads and soups. Then we'll point the way to other recipes that call on orzo, including main dishes. Tip: In some markets, you might see orzo sold as rosamarina. continue reading below How to Cook Orzo Most packages of orzo come with instructions for cooking it. These directions will suggest cooking times specifically for that manufacturer's product; most brands cook in about 10 minutes. Here are general cooking instructions for four servings of orzo. In a large saucepan bring 3 quarts lightly salted water to boiling. You do not need to add cooking oil to the pasta water; adding oil prevents sauces and seasonings from adhering to the orzo. Add 8 ounces (1-1/2 cups) dried orzo. Boil the orzo about 10 minutes or until it has a firm, chewy texture, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking together. Drain orzo in a colander and serve immediately.

Tip: Rinse the orzo only if it will be baked or served cool in a salad. Otherwise, do not rinse -- rinsing removesa light coating of starch that helps sauces and seasonings cling to the pasta. Tip: For the best flavor and texture, serve the orzo immediately after cooking. However, if your orzo gets done before the rest of the meal, you can keep it warm by returning the drained cooked past to the warm cooking pan. Stir in a little butter or olive oil to prevent it from sticking together. Cover the pasta and let it stand no more than 15 minutes. How to Serve Orzo After cooking, orzo may be served "naked," like any pasta. Simply season it to taste with salt and pepper and serve. This simple presentation works best when serving orzo alongside a main dish with sauce and other ingredients. If your main dish is more simple, you might want to doctor up the orzo a bit. Start by stirring in some butter or olive oil, then stir in one or more of the following. Snipped fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, basil, or oregano Fresh spinach leaves and lemon peel; stir with the hot cooked orzo until the leaves wilt slightly.

Thinly sliced green onions and/or finely chopped red sweet pepper Snipped, drained oil-packed sundried tomatoes Chopped black olives Barilla Orzo Share Print Orzo, which means "barley" in Italian, is used most traditionally in soups, but this very versatile, rice-shaped pasta has been widely adapted by chefs in Italy and America for both main courses as well as side dishes. Barilla® Orzo is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position. Perfect for ... For a surprising twist, substitute Barilla Orzo for Arborio rice in your next risotto – it has all the firm "al dente" texture of traditional Arborio, and its delightful shape and authentic Italian taste add a new dimension to a traditional favorite. About Cooks in 9 - 10 minutes Pack Size(s)

Question: Orzo is what type of foodstuff?
Answer: Pasta