Mozzarella-And-Olive Orzo

Name: Mozzarella-And-Olive Orzo
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps butter or margarine; 794 grams plum tomatoes, drained; 473 milliliters chopped celery; 237 milliliters chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 340 grams block mozzarella cheese; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 128 grams sliced ripe olives, drained; 355 milliliters chopped onion; 454 grams uncooked orzo; 1 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper; 0 teaspoons salt

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Mozzarella-And-Olive Orzo a try. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 16g of protein, 16g of fat, and a total of 379 calories. This recipe serves 10. A mixture of butter, olives, basil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cut 4 ounces mozzarella into thin strips; cut remaining cheese into cubes. Set aside.

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Cook orzo in a large saucepan according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.

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Orzo

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Melt butter with oil in saucepan over medium heat; add onion, and saut until tender.

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Add celery, and saut 5 minutes.

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Stir in flour, and saut 3 minutes; stir in broth and next 3 ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Stir tomato mixture, cheese cubes, olives, and salt into orzo; spoon into a lightly greased shallow 3-quart baking dish. Arrange cheese strips on top.

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