Features
by Malou Herkes
published on 19 February 2021
An incredibly versatilerice-shaped pasta, orzo is delicious insoups and stews, bulking out dishes with a creamy, silky texture that makes it an excellentalternative in risotto too. In Italy, orzo is used to add body tominestrone-type soups, while in Greece and Cyprus,it’s often paired with tomato sauce to great effect – as Georgina Hayden demonstrates withthisgloriously simple family traybake.
“Orzo pasta is a non-negotiable staple in my kitchen”, says Nigella Lawson, who loves to serve it simply dressed in butter and saltas a swap-infor rice or potatoes. Nigella’s clever,one-pot orzo disheshave inspired us to seek out more of our orzo favourites, which we’ve gathered here.Most of these dishescan be made in one pot and almost all of them are speedyenough to be made midweek. Scout out a packet of orzo in your nearest supermarket and you won’t look back.
Nigella Lawson’s Chicken in a Pot with Lemon and Orzo
by Nigella Lawson
from Cook, Eat, Repeat
Nigella reinvents the wheel with this roast chicken dinner withlemony orzo,leeks andtarragon. “A family favourite, it’s a simple one-pot dish which brings comfort and joy, and it is my pleasure to share that with you”, Nigella says.
From the book
Cook, Eat, Repeat
Nigella Lawson
A collection of recipes you’ll want to make over and over again
Including quick and easy meals, Christmas comfort food, and stunning bakes
Interspersed with witty, thoughtful, and beautifully written essays
Buy Book
Ottolenghi’s Orzo with Prawns, Tomato and Marinated Feta
by Yotam Ottolenghi
from Simple
“The combination of prawns, feta, tomatoes and pasta is one that I love”, says Yotam Ottolenghi of this easy one-pot supper. Leave the feta to marinate in a mixture ofolive oil, fennel seeds and chilli flakes while you get on with your dinner, then crumble it over before serving for a lovely tangy, creamy finish.
Chicken, Cinnamon and Sweet Tomato Orzo: Kotopoulo Kritharaki
by Georgina Hayden
from Taverna
“This chicken dish is the sort of family one-pot recipe all households should have up their sleeve”, says Georgina.A simple dinner that’s cooked all in one tray, pairing crispy chicken thighs with tomato, orzo, cinnamon and fresh oregano.
Red Orzo Risotto with Goat’s Cheese
by Lindsey Bareham
from One Pot Wonders
For an alternative to risotto, try this version that swaps rice with orzo for an equally silky, creamy finish. Achunky red pepper, red onion and tomato sofrito,cooked in olive oil and flavoured with saffron, garlic and flat-leaf parsley and served with goat’s cheese – pure comfort.
by Clare Lattin and Tom Hill
from Ducksoup Cookbook
This Mediterranean-inspired dish marries orzo with tomatoes, olive oil, salty feta, fresh oregano and a spicy hit of chilli and paprika. A midweek dinner that tastes like summer.
Meatballs with Orzo
by Nigella Lawson
from At My Table
A cosy one-pot pasta risotto with homemade meatballs, this is a dinner for the whole family. Here, orzo is addedtomeaty tomato sauce to suckup its rich flavours while it cooks. Serve witha generous grating of Parmesan.
Lemony Chicken Broth with Orzo Pasta and Chard
by Lizzie Kamenetzky
from The Great British Bake Off: Winter Kitchen
A nourishing, brightly flavoured chicken soup bulked out withorzo and chard, and cut through with zesty lemon, this is a perfect dish for the transition between winter and spring.Chard leaves and their stems lendarichness to thissoup – look out for colourful rainbow chard if it’s in season or use regular chard or spinach, if you like.
You might also like
View all
Recipe Collections
Traditional (and not-so-traditional) Easter bakes
From a traditional simnel cake and hot cross buns to Creme Egg cupcakes, this set of recipes covers all of the Easter baking bases.
Recipe Collections
Our best roast lamb recipes
There’s no roast as versatile as a good cut of lamb, slow cooked until melting off the bone and packed rich flavour. Whether you’re looking to jazz up your Sunday lunch or get inspired ahead of an Easter feast, you’ll find something in our collection of roast lamb recipes, ranging from a Greek-inspired lamb kleftiko to an Indian-style lamb raan.
Recipe Collections
No-bake cheesecake recipes
Satisfy without your sweet tooth with these delicious, decadent, and easy-to-make cheesecakes.
Subscribe to The Happy Foodie email newsletter
Get our latest recipes, features, book news and ebook deals straight to your inbox every week
Sign me up
