Orzo Question

[bjcotton]

Ok, I have two 1 lb bags of orzo, half-pound of baby portabellos, 3 ounces of pinenuts, some Parm. Reg. Any suggestions for the orzo? I've had it with mushrooms, but not with any of the other stuff.

[cjs]

What a nice combination, Billy! here's what I might do -

Reconstitute some sun-dried tomatoes (~1/4 cup to 1/4 cup boiling water). saute them up with leeks, the sliced mushrooms and a couple cloves garlic, 2-4 minutes.

cook up some orzo, drain and mix with the above - while the orzo is cooking, toast the pine nuts and add to the orzo mixture. Pour all in a casserole and bake at 400-425 F for 20-25 min. - top with Parm. and return to oven for a few more minutes to let cheese get a little color.

This would make a nice side dish or a good vege. dish.

[bjcotton]

Whoa Jean! That sounds great. Don't have sun dried tomatoes or leeks, but have a sweet onion and I could finish it with some sage chiffonade mixed in with the onion, mushrooms, and pinenuts, and then the Parm. The sage would connect it to the chix dish. Whacha think?

[cjs]

I think you're talking delicious!