Orzo is a small Italian pasta that looks very much like rice and is usually prepared similar to a risotto. This pasta dish is both simple and quick, fabulously creamy, and has a wonderful blend of flavors that will delight, not only the adults, but the kids too... This dish very adaptable. It can be eaten as a side dish, or add some cooked chicken, ham or shrimp for a main course. When available, I like to substitute sauteed fresh asparagus for the peas, and I often add 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms to saute along with the shallot and garlic. I love this dish because I can whip it together in about 30-40 minutes, and it's made with things that I usually have readily at hand. It makes a last minute supper feel like something special rather than an afterthought.
sharong.egan ,This satisfied my yen for pasta and cheese. Next time I'll add some of the reserved pasta water and maybe more cheese.7y
weezielrh ,I made this as a side dish to lime grilled chicken breast with avocado salsa. This made a great dinner!8y
doublechin ,Yum, didn't follow exactly, used the amounts I had on hand. Like less cream and more cheese. Peas and carrots (only peas I had). Made a ton, only two of us. Packaged up for lunch.8y
jdriemeyer ,Makes a huge batch. Deliciously creamy with tangy tomatoey bites and a hint of spiciness.8y
strawberryblunt ,I love this stuff as a side dish I cut it in half there just 2 of us. if I use it as a main dish with shrimp or grilled chicken I make the hole thing. This really makes a lot8y
asohail ,This one's a keeper!! I paired this dish with grilled chicken and green beans. This was my first time cooking with orzo, but everything came out wonderful. My boyfriend loved it and is excited for the leftovers. I may add shrimp next time. Delicious indeed!! leftleftovers! I used regular tomatoes instead of canned.8y
dohmama ,Take your time cooking tomatoes in with cream... Short cutting this step causes the flavors not to completely meld9y
tcats6 ,I wasn't to big a fan of this. I will try making again to see if maybe it was just a bad batch.9y
rebeccagriffith ,Amazing! Started boiling the water as I started to heat the oil. Came out perfectly on time10y
rebeccagriffith ,Making tomorrow can't wait never made Orzo before I'm sure we will love it10y
lavenderwand ,Tasty...but a little bit trickier to make than I expected. I thought I needed the orzo cooked before I started the veggies. I failed to see that they had to cook 8 min after adding tomatoes. Next time, I'll start both the pot and the pan at the same time. I also had to google how to toast the pine nuts. Great as a vegetarian main dish. I made extra pine nuts for a little more protein. Hope to try with different veggies and cheeses next time.10y
mpercoco ,I accidently used a tex mex can of tomatoes but it tasted amazing! I do not like how it lets us pick the cheese and between chicken broth and water. Recipes are suppose to tell you exactly what to do.11y
marciedoyle ,Already made this again, added cooked chicken at the end and omitted the cheese. Love the smoky flavor of this dish!11y
kitschykitchen ,Quick & Easy comfort food! I added cooked chicken & fresh asparagus. Was like risotto without all the work.11y
sdw09 ,This was very good. Even though I did not have heavy cream so I used milk. I will make again.11y
scmcooks ,My family loved it. It made a lot, but economical. I added chopped broiled chicken, more onion and garlic then called for, and a touch of lemon juice.11y
ecrbsmom ,Really delicious! We've never prepared orzo before so it was new and different and really delicious.12y