Mozzarella-And-Olive Orzo Recipe

Name: Mozzarella-And-Olive Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) block mozzarella cheese; 16 ounces uncooked orzo; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 2 cups chopped celery; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 (2 1/4-ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 (12-ounce) block mozzarella cheese
16 ounces uncooked orzo
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 (2 1/4-ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Cut 4 ounces mozzarella into thin strips; cut remaining cheese into cubes. Set aside.
2
Cook orzo in a large saucepan according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
3
Melt butter with oil in saucepan over medium heat; add onion, and saute until tender. Add celery, and saute 5 minutes.
4
Stir in flour, and saute 3 minutes; stir in broth and next 3 ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Stir tomato mixture, cheese cubes, olives, and salt into orzo; spoon into a lightly greased shallow 3-quart baking dish. Arrange cheese strips on top.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes or until slightly crisp.

373

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12-ounce) block mozzarella cheese, 16 ounces uncooked orzo, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mozzarella-And-Olive Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mozzarella-And-Olive Orzo

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