Thursday, April 11, 2013

Orzo Pasta with Vegetables

Orzo Pasta is a pasta that is shaped like rice. Its very pretty and ideal to add as a side dish or in soups.














  • Orzo Pasta     -  8-12 oz
  • Zucchini     - 2
  • Red Bell pepper     - 1
  • Yellow Bell pepper (optional)     - 1
  • Spring Onions     - 5
  • Salt     - 1tsp (or as per taste)
  • Pepper     - 1tsp
  • Oregano ( optional )     - 1tsp
  • Garlic     - 2 cloves
  • Olive Oil     - 3 Tbsp
  • Lemon Juice     -  1 Tbsp
  • Water for boiling      - 4 Quart

  1. Boil Water along with little Salt and Oil.
  2. Add the Pasta and cook for 10 mins and drain.
  3. Chop the Vegetable into small cubes and mince the Garlic .
  4. In a big pot add 3 Tbsp of Oil. Add the chopped Vegetables and Garlic.
  5. Add Salt , Pepper, Oregano along with the chopped Spring Onions and saute for 5mins, till the vegetables are crunchy cooked. 
  6. Add the Pasta and Lemon Juice and mix well. Taste and add more Olive Oil or Lemon Juice or salt if required.
Tip : Serve as a side dish with Grilled Chicken or Fish. Chicken can be added to this recipe after grilling to give it more flavor.

 

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