Orzo, Mozzarella And Kalamata Olive Bake Recipe

Name: Orzo, Mozzarella And Kalamata Olive Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon dried basil (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste, or use dried chili flakes to taste); 2 large celery ribs, chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes (with juice); 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced thin (or use canned sliced black olives, drained); salt and pepper; 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese; mozzarella cheese, for top (any amount desired)

Servings: persons

1 lb orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried basil (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste, or use dried chili flakes to taste)
2 large celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes (with juice)
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced thin (or use canned sliced black olives, drained)
salt and pepper
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese
mozzarella cheese, for top (any amount desired)

1
Set oven to 375 degrees (oven rack set to second-lowest position).
2
Butter a 2-quart casserole dish (or use a larger size).
3
Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water; drain well then transfer to a large bowl; toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil.
4
In a skillet heat the oil and butter, then add in the onions, garlic, basil and cayenne; stir over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
5
Add in the chopped celery and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring often.
6
Stir in the 2 tablespoons flour; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the broth and tomatoes with juice breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon; simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes.
8
Stir/add in the cooked orzo with the olives and about 3/4 cup mozzeralla cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
10
Bake for about 15-20 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle with mozzeralla cheese (any amount desired) return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes.

955

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta), 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste), 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Orzo, Mozzarella And Kalamata Olive Bake 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.

Orzo, Mozzarella And Kalamata Olive Bake

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