Pan-toasting the pasta in a bit of butter and olive oil adds depth of flavor to this simple orzo recipe. Combined with a hearty portion of sautéed garlic, fresh spinach and grated Parmesan, it’s a versatile side dish that complements a wide variety of simple main dishes.
Orzo Recipes
Orzo is a short cut pasta that can be used in a variety of pasta and rice dishes. Peruse through our wide selection of orzo recipes and find new ways to add this flavorful and versatile pasta to your mealtime repertoire!
Garlicky Lemon Butter Shrimp with Orzo Risotto
Tender pan-seared shrimp, garlicky lemon butter and creamy orzo prepared risotto-style combine to make a delicious main dish that’s quick and easy enough for a weeknight meal.
Greek Meatballs with Orzo and Feta
Served over orzo and topped with crumbled feta cheese, these meatballs are flavored with Greek-style ingredients, baked, then simmered in tomato sauce until tender.
Meatball and Escarole Soup
This soup recipe combines bite-sized garlic and parmesan meatballs with orzo, diced tomatoes and fresh escarole to make a hearty, one-dish dinner.
Orzo with Roasted Beets, Greens and Goat Cheese
This satisfying, meatless dinner combines orzo with sautéed garlic, onion, Swiss chard, roasted beets, pine nuts and crumbled goat cheese.
Turkey Sausage and Orzo Stuffed Peppers
These east-to-make stuffed peppers are filled with a tasty combination of crumbled Italian sausage (we use turkey sausage), toasted orzo, garlic, onion, diced tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese.
Sauteed Shrimp with Orzo, Feta and Dill
This is a quick, easy recipe using the Greek-style flavors of fresh dill, lemon and feta cheese to dress up sauteed shrimp.
Orzo with Creamy Leeks and Dill
An easy side dish that combines cooked orzo with sautéed leeks, sour cream, fresh dill and squeeze of lemon.