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Creamy Orzo With Asparagus And Prosciutto
Here’s one pasta dish with cream sauce that won’t blow your diet. Serves: 4; Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 18 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 1/3 cups (about 8 ounces) orzo 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 1/2 cups (about 3/4 pound) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup (1 ounce) julienned prosciutto 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: In a medium covered saucepan, bring broth and 1 cup of water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo, then return to a boil.Shrimp and Orzo Salad
I made this delicious summer salad over the weekend, my second try at it, and wanted to share with everyone.
Shrimp and Orzo Salad
12oz orzo
1 lb cooked shrimp, tails removed (I cut my shrimp in half)
1 container grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 bunch of flat leaf parsley, chopped
Zest of one lemon
Juice of two lemons (or three depending on your tastes)
Olive oil...around 1/3 C but use as much (or as little) as you like
Salt and Pepper as desired
Cook orzo until al dente, about 8 min. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
Tri-Colore Orzo Salad
I went to a bbq last night and was asked to bring a side dish. I had recently been watching Giada on Everyday Italian and she made this salad that looked amazing and I decided to make it with just a small change. 1 pound orzo pasta 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup 2 cups fresh arugula (about 3 ounces) (I couldn't find arugula in my grocery store so I used baby spinach instead) 3/4 cup crumbled ricotta salata cheese (or feta cheese) (amazingly I was able to find this cheese!Oven-Baked Orzo and Vegetables
This can be a budget light main dish or a tasty side dish for a bigger meal. Cost of this dish: $3.41 - Serves 4. Try experimenting by adding or substituting your favorite veggies!Greece - What to Eat
Greece is a land of vibrant cuisine. It is food that is neither spicy nor bland, but rich in the flavors of the Mediterranean. It is comfort food in the truest sense of the word.
Italian wedding soup
Italian Wedding Soup Recipe #14061 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 5 3/4 cups chicken broth 2 cups chopped escarole or spinach 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots grated parmesan cheese 1. In medium bowl combine, meat, egg,bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil& onion powder; shape into 3/4" balls. 2.Challenge #6 - Mediterranean Chicken
I somehow fit this in my schedule last night. Super easy, tasty and healthy. I prepared Trader Joe's Harvest Grains blend (Israeli Couscous, red quinoa, orzo etc., my family loves it) along side it as well as a HUGE green salad.
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