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Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• sun-dried tomato
• kalamata olive
• pesto
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Mix orzo pasta, tomatoes, and olives together in a large bowl. Pour pesto over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture; stir. Drizzle olive oil over the salad and stir to achieve your preferred moisture level.

By Karli Shanklin

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• pesto
• lemon juice
• cherry tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• pepperoni
• basil leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2. 2 Add pesto and lemon juice to the orzo; toss to coat. Mix in tomatoes, mozzarella cheese balls, and pepperoni strips. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3 Mix in basil right before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• mozzarella cheese
• tomato
• basil
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tenter yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.
2. 2 Combine mozzarella cubes, tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl; stir in oil to coat. Stir in orzo, tossing gently until combined and coated with oil.

By Meghan

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• basil
• artichoke heart
• tomato
• black olive
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil together in a small bowl for the dressing.
3. 3 Combine cooked orzo, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir dressing into the orzo mixture until all ingredients are well coated. Can be served warm or chilled.

By my2funsons

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• butter
• olive oil
• onion
• blue cheese
• mascarpone cheese
• spinach
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. 2 While pasta is cooking, heat butter and oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook onion in this mixture until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from pan with a spoon and drain on paper towels.
3. 3 In a large bowl, combine blue cheese, mascarpone and onion and mix well. Toss cheese mixture with spinach and pasta, season with salt and pepper and serve.

By Lindsay Perejma

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• garlic
• zucchini
• carrot
• vegetable broth
• lemon
• thyme
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in orzo, and cook 2 minutes, until golden. Stir in garlic, zucchini, and carrot, and cook 2 minutes. Pour in the broth and mix in lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender. Season with thyme and top with Parmesan to serve.

By LitleLisa1

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• ground beef
• egg
• bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• basil
• onion powder
• chicken broth
• escarole
• carrot

Instructions

1. 1 Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and onion powder in a bowl.
2. 2 Shape beef mixture into 3/4-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
3. 3 Heat broth in a large pot over medium-high heat until boiling. Stir in escarole, orzo, carrot, and meatballs and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook at slow boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
4. 4 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Star Pooley

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• red onion
• garlic
• vegetable broth
• cherry tomato
• basil
• garlic
• olive oil
• gorgonzola cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the orzo pasta; cook and stir until the orzo has lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add 1 clove of garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cover; simmer until the orzo is tender yet still a little firm to the bite, 12 to 14 minutes.
2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, 1/2 of the fresh basil, garlic, and remaining olive oil.
3. 3 Spoon the cooked orzo into a serving bowl. Top with tomato mixture, and sprinkle with Gorgonzola and remaining basil.

By ChicoGirl

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• butter
• pearl onion
• mushroom
• water
• white wine
• garlic powder
• salt
• pepper
• parmesan cheese
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 1/2 the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden brown. Mix in orzo, mushrooms, and remaining butter. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until butter is melted and mushrooms are tender.
2. 2 Pour water and wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, until orzo is al dente. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.

By BABARCLAY

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• zucchini
• olive oil
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper
• vegetable bouillon
• onion
• pesto sauce
• cherry tomato
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Place zucchini in a bowl and season with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
3. 3 Roast zucchini in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip slices and continue roasting until tender and golden, about 10 minutes more.
4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and vegetable bouillon. Cook until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
5. 5 Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in pesto sauce. Cut each zucchini round into 4 pieces and add to the skillet. Add orzo, stirring to coat in pesto sauce. Add cherry tomatoes. Stir until just combined, about 30 seconds. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

By Maristela

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• pesto
• olive oil
• shrimp
• red bell pepper
• caper
• oregano
• garlic powder
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in boiling water, occasionally stirring until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl; mix 2 teaspoons pesto and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into orzo.
2. 2 Heat remaining tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir shrimp, red bell pepper, and capers in hot oil until shrimp is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir remaining teaspoon pesto, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. 3 Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

By M Kertello

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• pancetta bacon
• onion
• garlic
• red pepper flakes
• white wine
• chicken
• artichoke heart
• spinach
• pine nut
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels.
2. 2 Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet. Stir in onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat to medium high, pour in white wine; cook about 3 minutes.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Cover, and cook to warm through.
4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into chicken mixture.
5. 5 Stir pine nuts and balsamic vinegar into pasta.

By Senoritapupnstuff

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• vegetable stock
• tomato
• potato
• onion
• celery
• carrot
• cabbage
• italian seasoning
• kidney bean
• corn kernel
• zucchini
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large soup pot, combine vegetable stock, undrained tomatoes, potato, onion, celery, carrot, cabbage, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in beans, corn, zucchini, and pasta; simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

By Maryanne

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• chicken
• baby spinach
• tomato
• pine nut
• sun-dried tomato
• caper
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• white sugar
• parsley
• basil
• garlic
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. 2 Combine orzo, chicken, spinach, tomatoes, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers in a large bowl.
3. 3 Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over salad.

By EMILIEWASMYEVE

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• bay leaf
• thyme
• basil
• parsley
• black pepper
• salt
• kielbasa sausage
• water
• vegetable stock
• all-purpose flour
• garlic
• celery
• carrot
• onion
• olive oil
• black bean
• kidney bean
• navy bean

Instructions

1. 1 Combine navy, kidney, and black beans in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) with 6 cups water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 27 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
2. 2 In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, carrots, and celery until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour and stir until well coated. Pour in stock and water. Add kielbasa, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Release pressure on the beans using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Drain.
4. 4 Bring stew back to a boil. Add the beans and orzo. Boil until orzo is soft and flavors come together, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

By Rob Root

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• butter
• long-grain white rice
• chicken bouillon
• water

Instructions

1. 1 In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add orzo and brown until golden.
2. 2 Add rice, bouillon, and water; bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to medium-low.
3. 3 Simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed; serve.

By CCrane

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• mandarin orange
• pineapple chunk
• pineapple
• maraschino cherry
• white sugar
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• whipped topping

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries to orzo.
2. 2 Combine juice from mandarin oranges, juice from pineapple chunks, juice from crushed pineapple, sugar, eggs, and flour in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and cool, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Pour cooled sauce over orzo mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight. Fold whipped topping into orzo mixture before serving.

By Joy

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• baby spinach
• feta cheese
• red onion
• pine nut
• basil
• white pepper
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

By Christine R

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• butter
• garlic
• chicken breast
• broccoli floret
• chicken stock
• alfredo sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
2. 2 Stir in chicken and saute until the surface of the chicken loses most of its pink color. Add the broccoli; stir to coat. Stir in orzo.
3. 3 Pour in the chicken stock and Ragu® Classic Alfredo Sauce. Stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until orzo is cooked, about 12 minutes.
4. 4 Turn off heat and uncover. Stir and allow to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

By RAG

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• cabbage
• rutabaga
• onion
• garlic
• dill
• water
• vegetable broth

Instructions

1. 1 Place cabbage, rutabaga, orzo pasta, onion, garlic, dill, water, and vegetable broth in a slow cooker.
2. 2 Cover the cooker and cook on Low until vegetables are tender and soup is thickened, 5 to 9 hours.

By NerakanDrac

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• kale
• olive oil
• cherry
• pine nut
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper
• salmon
• ricotta salata

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer onto a large baking sheet. Drizzle orzo with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, spread out, and set aside to cool, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Set aside.
3. 3 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch kale in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain off water from kale and submerge in a bowl of ice water. Drain and blot dry.
4. 4 Add kale to orzo along with 1/4 cup olive oil, dried cherries, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Top with flaked salmon. Shave ricotta salata cheese on top and serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• chicken breast
• cherry tomato
• red onion
• basil
• oregano
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• black olive
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. 2 Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
3. 3 Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.

By Ellie's Mommy

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• butter
• onion
• garlic
• white rice
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add orzo; cook and stir until orzo is golden brown.
3. 3 Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent.
4. 4 Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice and chicken broth, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil.
5. 5 Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
6. 6 Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
7. 7 Serve and enjoy!

By sarahbillings

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• basil
• sun-dried tomato
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 Add basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, 4 or 5 times.
3. 3 Toss orzo, basil-tomato mixture, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl;. serve warm or chilled.

By kgwen

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• olive oil
• black olive
• artichoke heart
• chickpea
• red pepper
• pine nut
• ricotta salata cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
2. 2 Toss orzo with lemon-infused olive oil. Add olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, and ricotta salata. Toss to combine. Refrigerate to chill and allow flavors to build.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• cider vinegar
• mustard
• mustard
• chive
• white sugar
• black pepper
• salt
• ham
• red onion
• green bell pepper
• cherry tomato
• grape tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water in a colander set in the sink.
2. 2 Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, Dijon and yellow mustard, chives, sugar, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3 Place the cooked and cooled pasta, ham, red onion, green pepper, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss together with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

By Phiny

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• ground lamb
• stewed tomato
• celery
• garlic
• salt
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground lamb in the hot pan until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in tomatoes and their juice, celery, orzo, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender and has absorbed liquid from tomatoes, about 12 minutes.

By fire00starter

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• shrimp
• all-purpose seasoning blend
• mayonnaise
• dill
• parsley
• basil
• yellow mustard
• lemon juice
• salt
• white pepper
• cherry tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and seasoning; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and meat is opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the water and set aside in a bowl.
2. 2 Pour orzo into the seasoned water and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to the bowl with shrimp. Store in the refrigerator to cool.
3. 3 Combine mayonnaise, dill, parsley, basil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Mix well. Taste and adjust if needed.
4. 4 Remove shrimp and orzo from the refrigerator. Add cherry tomatoes and dressing; stir well. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

By Uzo Orimalade

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• white sugar
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• pineapple chunk
• mandarin orange segment
• coconut
• whipped topping

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and cool.
2. 2 Whisk sugar, eggs, flour, salt, and reserved pineapple juice together in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens. Pour over cooled pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours.
3. 3 Stir pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges into orzo mixture. Mix in coconut if desired. Stir in frozen whipped topping until evenly blended. Chill until serving.

By Dad

Ingredients

• ✓ orzo pasta
• chicken broth
• egg yolk
• egg white
• lemon
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Pour chicken broth into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add orzo pasta, and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender.
2. 2 In a medium glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to medium stiff peaks. Stir in egg yolks and lemon juice. When the pasta has finished cooking, Gradually ladle about 1 cup of the soup into the egg mixture while stirring gently. This will heat up the eggs so they will not be shocked by the boiling liquid. Pour the egg mixture into the soup pot, and stir until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

By PHAMBABE