**Discover a delightful Mediterranean journey with our tantalizing orzo pasta dishes! Delight in the vibrant flavors of Greece with our classic Orzo with Feta, Tomatoes, and Dill, where juicy tomatoes, creamy feta, and fresh dill dance together in a symphony of flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure to Italy with our Orzo alla Sorrentina, a symphony of succulent tomatoes, flavorful mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. For a taste of Spain, try our vibrant Orzo Paella, a vibrant medley of tender seafood, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices, infused with the essence of saffron. Each recipe promises a unique flavor adventure, inviting you to savor the diverse culinary heritage of the Mediterranean.**
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ORZO WITH FETA AND TOMATOES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat water in large sauce pot to boil and add pasta, cook to al dente.
- Melt butter in the pot while still hot and combine with feta. Add cooked pasta to feta butter and toss with parsley and tomatoes, season with a little pepper.
ORZO WITH FETA, TOMATOES, AND DILL
Provided by Shelley Wiseman
Categories Cheese Pasta Tomato Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Feta Summer Family Reunion Healthy Potluck Noodle Dill Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss together oil, tomatoes, dill, zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large serving bowl. Let stand at least ten minutes
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until al dente
- Drain orzo and toss with tomato mixture. Add feta and toss again.
HERBED ORZO WITH FETA
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
- Add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.
ORZO WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND GREEN ONIONS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories Cheese Onion Pasta Tomato Side Easter Quick & Easy High Fiber Feta Spring Bon Appétit Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Bring broth to boil in large heavy saucepan. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to medium, cover partially, and boil until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large wide bowl, tossing frequently until cool.
- Mix tomatoes, feta, basil, and green onions into orzo. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Add pine nuts; toss. Serve at room temperature.
ONE-PAN ORZO WITH SPINACH AND FETA
Similar to spanakorizo, a Greek spinach and rice dish, this easy, meatless meal features orzo, spinach, peas and scallions. It is deeply satisfying but still on the lighter side of pasta recipes, thanks to all those vegetables. A little feta gives it creaminess and tang, while some lemon zest brightens everything up. It makes a complete meal on its own, or, if you're looking for something more substantial, serve this as a hearty side dish to roasted meats or fish.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
ORZO AND TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
A cold pasta salad with orzo, green olives, feta cheese, parsley, dill, tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice. If you don't have fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon dried. As a personal chef, I can let you know that my clients love this dish.
Provided by COZYCUISINE
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain, and rinse with cold water.
- When orzo is cool, transfer to a medium bowl and mix in olives, feta cheese, parsley, dill, and tomato. In a small bowl, whisk together oil and lemon juice. Pour over pasta, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 613.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
ORZO WITH FETA, CUCUMBER AND TOMATO
Beat the summer heat with this Greek special. Makes a large batch and is good for parties, picnic or keep it all to yourself. Will stay in the fridge for 4 days or so. This is real nice for summer get-togethers and parties and you can make it well in advance.
Provided by Michaelc
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Greek Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place orzo pasta, chicken broth, water, and half the chopped red bell pepper into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until orzo are tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Allow to cool.
- Place orzo into a large salad bowl with remaining red bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Mix in cucumbers, feta cheese, roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss salad well. Drizzle 2 more tablespoons olive oil over top of salad. Refrigerate 1 hour, tossing once or twice; season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 559.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
ORZO WITH FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Categories Pasta Tomato Side Quick & Easy Feta Summer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2 as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for orzo.
- In a small heavy skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and sauté pine nuts with salt to taste, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts to paper towels to drain and cool.
- Mince garlic and chop parsley. Quarter tomatoes and coarsely crumble feta. In a large bowl whisk together garlic, parsley, vinegar, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add tomatoes and feta and gently toss to combine.
- Cook orzo in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. In a large sieve drain orzo and rinse slightly until just warm. Drain orzo well and add to tomato mixture, tossing until just combined.
- Serve orzo topped with nuts.
Tips:
- Cook the orzo according to the package instructions, making sure to salt the water well.
- Use a good quality feta cheese that is firm and crumbly.
- Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If you don't have fresh dill, you can use dried dill instead. Just use about half the amount of dried dill as you would fresh.
- Serve the orzo salad warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This orzo salad with feta, tomatoes, and dill is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover orzo. The feta cheese, tomatoes, and dill add a bright and flavorful touch to the orzo, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal.
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