Hearty on its own, orzo makes great accompaniments in salads, dinner sides, and soups.
Start by finding it in the pasta aisle of your grocery store.
It usually comes in a small box and can even be foundgluten-free.
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Then get ready to start buying it regularly when you realize how easy it makesweeknight cookingfor your family.
Most packages come with instructions on how to cook orzo.
Rinse the orzo only if it will be baked or served cool in a salad.
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How to Serve Orzo
After cooking, orzo may be served as-is, like any pasta.
Season it to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
This simple presentation works best when serving orzo alongside a main dish with sauce.
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If your main dish is more simple, you might want to doctor up your orzo pasta a bit.
Start by stirring in some butter or olive oil, then stir in one or more of the following.
Cook, Rinse, and Drain the Orzo
2.
Chill and Serve
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in therefrigerator.
Chill 4 to 24 hours.
Stir gently before serving.
Stir in 12 cup dried orzo for every 6 cups broth or otherbroth substitutein the soup.
What is Orzo?
Orzo is the Italian word for barley.
In some markets (especially Italian or Mediterranean shops), you might see orzo sold as rosamarina.
