00 0 Reviews Orzo pasta is a nice substitute for rice. It looks like rice and can be made like a pilaf, yet it has its own distinct texture and flavor. 10 min Prep Time 15 min Total Time 6 servings Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo (rosamarina) pasta2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter1/2 cup finely chopped red onion2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary*1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds1/4 cup golden raisins and dried cherry mixture**1/4 teaspoon salt *Substitute 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed.**Substitute 2 tablespoons golden raisins and 2 tablespoons dried cherries. Directions Prepare orzo as directed on package. Drain. Keep warm.Meanwhile, melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add onion and rosemary. Cook over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in pine nuts, dried raisin and cherry mixture and salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until pine nuts are golden brown.Stir cooked onion mixture into hot orzo. Serve immediately. Recipe Tips - You can find pre-packaged dried fruit mixtures by the dried fruit in the baking section of your supermarket. - To prepare this dish ahead, cook the orzo pasta as directed. Drain well; toss with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Spoon into resealable plastic food storage bag and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Just before serving, cook butter, onion, rosemary, nuts, dried raisin and cherry mixture and salt. Meanwhile, warm the orzo in the microwave or in a saucepan; stir in onion mixture. Nutrition Facts (1 serving) Calories 190 Cholesterol 10mg Carbohydrates 28g Protein 5g Fat 7g Sodium 130mg Dietary Fiber 2g Your Name: Your Email: Your Friend's Email: Page Name:
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