Here’s a colorful pasta salad, coated with a silky, creamy goat cheese dressing. It has all the qualities that make it a good snack for the road -- you get your carbs and protein, plus a good smattering of fresh veggies, and you can eat it right out of the container with a spoon.
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With so few ingredients, this simple pasta dish highlights how the creamy texture of the mozzarella and al dente bite of the orzo play off of each other. Try this with any grilled meat.
Stuffed Eggplant With Orzo, Lamb, Feta And Tomatoes
Stuffed Eggplant With Orzo, Lamb, Feta And Tomatoes
This eggplant dish can be prepped up to two days ahead and baked at the last minute. Plain yogurt can be subbed for Greek yogurt by draining it in cheesecloth while the eggplant is salting. Serve as a main course with a green salad.
A variation on the traditional Greek avgolomeno, this soup leaves out the chicken and includes orzo, which gives it a richer, fuller texture. You could also use Arborio rice but it may take a little longer to become al dente.
Beef, Orzo And Cabbage Casserole
Beef, Orzo And Cabbage Casserole
We love to use orzo pasta instead of rice in casseroles. The pasta feels lighter than the rice and gives the casserole a more interesting texture. If you want to give the casserole a more Eastern European feel, add some caraway and mustard seeds.
Orzo With Shrimp, Feta And Tomatoes
Orzo With Shrimp, Feta And Tomatoes
Feta and shrimp are a classic Greek combination. Cooking the orzo in the shrimp water gives the whole dish more flavor.
I used dried currants for some texture and tang, yellow and orange peppers for color and sweetness, and toasted pine nuts for a warm, nutty element."
This recipe comes from Tami of Running with Tweezers. She was the winner of Root Source Challenge: Orzo.
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You can easily make this Italian pasta and pea soup vegetarian by omitting the pancetta and using vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth.
Use leftover braised sirloin tips with roasted garlic to save time on this satisfying dish.
This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.
A quick version of a classic bolognese sauce is a great vehicle for leftover meats and vegetables.
This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.
Pasta With Butternut Squash, Arugula And Feta
Pasta With Butternut Squash, Arugula And Feta
The bold flavors -- butternut squash, arugula and feta -- in this dish make it a good match for a hearty whole wheat pasta like penne or fusilli. Start your pasta when the squash is halfway done if you want the timing to come together seamlessly.
