Orzo Primavera Recipe

Name: Orzo Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 12 lb cooked orzo pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 4 shallots, minced; 1 tablespoon garlic, mined; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; ⅛ teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional); 1 medium zucchini, diced; 1 medium yellow squash, diced; 1 vegetable stock cube, dissolved in; ½ cup water; ½ cup tomato sauce; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon half-and-half; ½ cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons salt
12 lb cooked orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 shallots, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, mined
1 carrot, thinly sliced
⅛ teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium yellow squash, diced
1 vegetable stock cube, dissolved in
½ cup water
½ cup tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon half-and-half
½ cup parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in medium skillet and saute shallots, garlic, carrot and red pepper.
2
Add squashes and cook until just tender.
3
Turn the heat to high and add stock, tomato sauce, salt and pepper.
4
When the sauce comes to simmer turn the heat down to low and stir well.
5
Add the cooked orzo and half and half and stir until all of the sauce is absorbed.
6
Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese.
7
Serve with French bread.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons salt, 12 lb cooked orzo pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Orzo Primavera 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 Primavera

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