Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile orzo pasta, a delightful canvas for a symphony of flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure with three distinct recipes that showcase the adaptability of orzo. Dive into a refreshing Mediterranean escape with our Orzo with Tuna, Corn, and Asparagus, where tender orzo mingles with succulent tuna, sweet corn, crisp asparagus, and a tangy dressing. Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Mexico with our Mexican Orzo Salad, a fiesta of flavors featuring orzo, black beans, corn, bell peppers, and a zesty dressing. Experience the rustic charm of Italy with our One-Pot Orzo with Sausage and Spinach, a hearty and comforting dish where orzo joins forces with savory sausage, wilted spinach, and a rich tomato sauce. Each recipe is a culinary masterpiece, offering a unique taste experience that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAMY ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS & PARMESAN RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by wing118677
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large sauce pan of water (filled about halfway) to a boil over medium heat. Cook the orzo until tender, about 10 minutes. After the orzo has been cooking for about 5 minutes, add the asparagus to the same pot (this will allow the orzo and asparagus to cook in the same pot and keep the clean-up to a minimum!). Once the orzo and asaparagus are cooked and tender, drain and return to the pot. Quickly add the parmesan cheese and butter. Stir thoroughly, allowing both the cheese and butter to melt. Slowly add the cream to the mixture, while stirring. Continue to stir and add cream until you reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Voila! You have a delicious side dish! Serve immediately.
SKILLET ORZO WITH TUNA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and half of the scallions and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in 21/2 cups water, the orzo, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the beans. Cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper and continue cooking, covered, until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tuna, lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 448 milligrams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 24 grams
CREAMY ORZO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cream and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with salt and pepper, and serve.
CHEESY ORZO
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a 8 inch pot with a tight fitting cover over moderate heat. Add oil, onion and garlic and saute for 2 or 3 minutes. Add broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and return broth to a boil. Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until liquid is absorbed and pasta tender. Remove lid and stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. You favorite fresh herbs may also be stirred into the orzo or rice to strengthen the flavor even more.
ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS, ARTICHOKE, TOMATO AND TRUFFLE OIL
Steps:
- Cook the orzo in boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse in cool water and toss in olive oil. Set aside.
- In a small sauce pan, cook balsamic vinegar and sugar and reduce it to a syrup consistency. Set aside. Cut the asparagus tips from the stems. Blanch the tips on boiling salted water. Set aside. Coarsely chop the asparagus stems in a food processor. Set aside. Put the artichokes on a hot grill and cook until brown. Saute butter, garlic, and asparagus in a large pan for 2 minutes. Add wine, vegetable stock, and orzo.
- Cook until the pasta is hot and the liquid has been absorbed. Saute asparagus tips with butter and salt until hot Toss pasta with tomatoes and Parmesan, arrange asparagus on top of each pasta portion. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon pasta into 6 portions. Drizzle plates with balsamic and truffle oils. Place grilled artichoke next to each portion.
LEMONY ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS AND GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS
Every spoonful of this pasta has a happy jumble of lemony orzo, grassy asparagus, garlicky bread crumbs, fresh herbs and salty Parmesan. The pasta and thinly sliced asparagus cook together in the same pot, then rest in a lemony dressing while the garlic bread crumbs are toasted, so the pasta has time to absorb as much flavor as possible.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente according to package directions. Two minutes before the orzo is done, add the asparagus. Drain the orzo and asparagus. Wipe out and reserve the pot.
- While the orzo and asparagus cook, make the dressing: In a large bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons oil and the lemon zest and juice; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the drained orzo and asparagus and toss to coat. Set aside while you toast the bread crumbs.
- In the reserved pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the panko and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in the garlic and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the Parmesan and herbs into the orzo, taste, then season with salt, pepper and additional lemon juice, if desired. Top with the toasted bread crumbs and more Parmesan if you like. Serve warm or at room temperature.
ORZO WITH BACON AND ASPARAGUS
This skillet dinner has it all - orzo, bacon and asparagus blended in a quick meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Reserve bacon and 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add orzo. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Add asparagus and roasted peppers; cover and cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until orzo and asparagus are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 3 g
TUNA & CAPER ORZO WITH PARSLEY
Use capers, orzo, chilli and cherry tomatoes to make tuna pasta more exciting - and you may already have tuna and capers in the storecupboard
Provided by Elena Silcock
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the orzo until al dente (about 1 min less than pack instructions). Drain and set aside, reserving some of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat, add the garlic and chilli, and sizzle for 2 mins. Add the orzo to the pan along with a spoonful of the cooking water, and stir well. Mix in the capers, parsley, tomatoes and tuna, flaking the fish with the back of a spoon. Cook for 2 mins or until everything is heated through, but not so long that the tomatoes become too soft.
- Add the lemon juice (reserving 1 tsp for the dressing) and season well. Tip into bowls and top with the reserved parsley leaves. Toss the rocket with a drizzle of olive oil and the reserved lemon juice, and serve on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality pasta. Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta that can be found in most grocery stores. Look for a brand that is made with durum wheat, which will give the pasta a better flavor and texture.
- Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Be sure to salt the water before adding the pasta. This will help to enhance the flavor of the pasta.
- Choose fresh, in-season vegetables. Asparagus, corn, and tomatoes are all great choices for this salad. If you can, buy them from a local farmer's market or grocery store.
- Use a good quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in olive oil or water. Avoid tuna that is packed in vegetable oil, as it will have a less desirable flavor and texture.
- Flake the tuna with a fork before adding it to the salad. This will help to distribute the tuna evenly throughout the salad.
- Use a light dressing. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-herb dressing is a good choice for this salad. Avoid using a heavy dressing, as it will overpower the other flavors in the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately. This salad is best served fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
Conclusion:
This orzo salad with tuna, corn, and asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With a few simple tips, you can make this salad even more flavorful and enjoyable.
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