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) package mozzarella cheese; 16 ounces dried orzo pasta, uncooked; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ cups chopped onions; 2 cups chopped celery; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained; 1 tablespoon fresh basil; ½ teaspoon dry crushed red pepper; 2 (2 1/2 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package mozzarella cheese
16 ounces dried orzo pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon fresh basil
½ teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
2 (2 1/2 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
¼ teaspoon salt

1
Cut 4 ounces mozzarella into thin strips;cut remaining cheese into cubes.
2
Set aside.
3
Cook orzo in a large saucepan according to package directions;drain and transfer to a large bowl.
4
Heat butter and oil in saucepan over medium heat until butter melts;add onion, and saute until tender.
5
Add celery;saute 5 minutes.
6
Stir in flour and saute 3 minutes.
7
Stir in broth and next 3 ingredients.
8
Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
9
Stir broth mixture, cheese cubes, olives and salt into orzo; spoon into a lightly greased shallow 3 qaurt baking dish.
10
Arrange cheese strips on top.
11
Bake uncovered at 350 for 45 minutes or until slightly crisp on top.
12
For Vegetarian use Vegetable Broth.

794

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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) package mozzarella cheese, 16 ounces dried orzo pasta, uncooked, 2 tablespoons butter, 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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