Mozzarella-And-Olive Orzo

13 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) block mozzarella cheese
  • 16 ounces uncooked orzo
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 2 (2 1/4-ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut 4 ounces mozzarella into thin strips; cut remaining cheese into cubes. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Cook orzo in a large saucepan according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3
    Melt butter with oil in saucepan over medium heat; add onion, and saute until tender. Add celery, and saute 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in flour, and saute 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.
  5. 5
    Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until slightly crisp.

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