Turkey Orzo

Name: Turkey Orzo
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 10 oz. ground turkey; 1 c. chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. thyme; pinch of cinnamon; 1 1/2 c. canned, crushed tomatoes; 1/4 c. tomato sauce; 6 oz. orzo pasta; 1 1/2 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled; parsley for garnish (optional)

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
10 oz. ground turkey
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
pinch of cinnamon
1 1/2 c. canned, crushed tomatoes
1/4 c. tomato sauce
6 oz. orzo pasta
1 1/2 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

1

Heat oil in skillet; crumble turkey about 5 minutes.
2

Stir in onion, garlic, thyme, pepper, oregano and cinnamon.
3

Saute until onion is softened.
4

Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to boil.
5

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
6

Cook orzo in water al dente (according to package directions); drain. Stir orzo into turkey mixture and heat through.
7

Top with cheese; cover and cook just until cheese is softened.
8

Garnish with parsley, if desired.
9

Serves 4.