Orzo recipes
Discover our top orzo recipes. This tiny pasta shape is similar in size to a grain of rice and can be cooked in stews, salads, one-pots and more.
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Orzo with spinach & cherry tomatoes
A tiny rice-shaped variety of pasta makes this dish almost like risotto. It's quick, healthy, filling and suitable for vegetarians
App onlyLeek, pea & spinach orzo.
Achieve three of your five-a-day in this bright orzo dish packed with gut-friendly prebiotic fibre. You can swap out the veg for any seasonal alternatives
Chicken cacciatore one-pot with orzo
Enjoy comfort food at its best with this chicken cacciatore. The orzo soaks up the flavours of chicken and tomatoes as it cooks, making a wonderfully rich pasta bake
Lentil kofta with orzo & feta
Middle-Eastern inspired vegetarian 'meatballs' pair perfectly with orzo pasta and creamy feta cheese - a deliciously different everyday dinner
Tuna & caper orzo with parsley
Use capers, orzo, chilli and cherry tomatoes to make tuna pasta more exciting – and you may already have tuna and capers in the storecupboard
Spring vegetable orzo with broad beans, peas, artichokes & ricotta
Make the most of spring veg in this stew, made with orzo, broad beans, peas, artichokes and ricotta. It can be served soupy or as a thicker braise
Tomato & pasta soup
Make our simple, budget-friendly tomato, pasta and chickpea soup in just 30 minutes. This easy, vegetarian family meal is healthy and even low fat
Baked cod with creamy mushroom & leek orzo
Rustle up our baked cod with orzo, creamy mushrooms and leeks in just 20 minutes. It's a super speedy supper – a great option for busy work days
Bacon & avocado warm pasta salad
Stir crispy fried bacon and pesto into orzo pasta for a quick dinner or easy packed lunch
Italian meatballs with orzo
Add a twist to classic spaghetti and meatballs with garlicky tomato sauce by using orzo pasta - ready in 30 minutes
Orzo salad
This small, rice-like pasta is ideal for bulking out nutritious salads. This version is made with roasted vegetables, cheese and basil
Beetroot orzotto
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
Spanish seafood pasta
Italy and Spain collide in this paella-like dish of orzo pasta with chorizo, peas and your seafood of choice
Broad bean, pea & orzo salad
Serve rice-like pasta grains with peas and beans, basil and a soured cream and Parmesan dressing
Orzo & mozzarella salad
This Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad makes a fresh and vibrant addition to any picnic, barbecue or buffet
Green bean minestrone
Using a selection of green vegetables gives this soup a summery feel and contrasting textures
Cauliflower, squash & orzo gratin
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
Red mullet with saffron baked orzo & broad beans
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
App-onlyCreamy Cajun prawn orzo.
I love to use orzo to make quick creamy pasta after a busy day at work, but you can use this sauce with any kind of pasta. I like to make my own Cajun spice mix as ready-made mixes often contain added salt, but if you don’t think you’ll use up all the individual spices, then take the ready-made option – just check the label to ensure it’s not too salty.
Shorbet lesan asfour (orzo pasta soup)
Soup is a staple at Iftar, gently reintroducing food after fasting. Shorbet lesan asfour, or bird’s tongue soup, is made with orzo and broth
