Orzo recipes

Stir crispy fried bacon and pesto into orzo pasta for a quick dinner or easy packed lunch

Add a twist to classic spaghetti and meatballs with garlicky tomato sauce by using orzo pasta - ready in 30 minutes

This small, rice-like pasta is ideal for bulking out nutritious salads. This version is made with roasted vegetables, cheese and basil

Orzo is a small pasta shape that looks like a grain of rice and has a velvety texture similar to risotto when cooked- try it out in this Italian-inspired dish

Italy and Spain collide in this paella-like dish of orzo pasta with chorizo, peas and your seafood of choice

Serve rice-like pasta grains with peas and beans, basil and a soured cream and Parmesan dressing

This Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad makes a fresh and vibrant addition to any picnic, barbecue or buffet

Using a selection of green vegetables gives this soup a summery feel and contrasting textures

Combine red peppers, tomato, orzo and olives in a casserole dish to make this easy vegetarian one pot. The bubbling mozzarella topping is particularly special

Roast the butternut squash and cauliflower ahead of time and freeze it, then you can make this tasty vegetarian supper on a busy day later in the week

Add a touch of luxury to a weekend meal with red mullet and saffron-tinted orzo pasta. Peel the broad beans, too, if you really want to wow dinner guests