Orzo Pasta Spicy Tomato Sauce Feta From The Ducksoup Cook Food

ORZO PASTA, SPICY TOMATO SAUCE & FETA FROM THE DUCKSOUP COOK

Steps:

• First skin the tomatoes. Bring a large pan of water to a boil. Using a sharp knife, score a little cross at the base of the tomatoes and cut out the "eye" of the tomato at the other end. Have a large bowl of ice water ready, and once your water is boiling submerge the tomatoes for 15 seconds, then immediately plunge them into the ice water. You'll be able to peel off their skins immediately. Set to one side.
• In a large frying pan, temper the cumin and nigella seeds in the olive oil over low heat for 1 minute, then add the onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic, chile flakes, bay leaf, and paprika and cook for 2 minutes. Coarsely chop the tomatoes, add to the onions, and simmer for 10 minutes. You're looking for a soupy consistency, so if you need to add a little water, then do so. Season with salt and pepper. While your sauce is cooking, bring a large pan of salted water to a boil and cook your orzo pasta for 10 minutes, or according to the package instructions. Drain and add to the tomato sauce.
• Let everything cook together for a couple of minutes. To serve, divide between two bowls, crumble the feta over, and sprinkle with the fresh oregano and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Recipe courtesy of Ducksoup by Clare Lattin and Tom Hill, buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Ducksoup-Wisdom-Cooking-Clare-Lattin/dp/1452161798.

ONE-PAN ORZO WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium, then melt butter, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in about three-quarters of the scallions (saving some of the green parts for garnish) and garlic, and cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in spinach, adding in batches if it doesn't all fit in the pan at once, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo, lemon zest and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until orzo is nearly cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 14 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Stir in cheese, peas (if you like) and dill, cover the pan, and cook for another 1 minute, to finish cooking and warm the peas. To serve, sprinkle with more cheese and the reserved scallions.

GREEN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Process onions and tomatoes and peppers till desired fineness.
• We prefer it chunky.
• Cover with pickling salt,and let stand overnight.
• Drain well.
• Cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
• Drain.
• Return to pot and nearly cover with malt vinegar.
• Cook till tender.
• Put spices in a bag,add sugar and molasses.
• Finish cooking till thick and tender.
• Watch carefully as not to burn.
• Bottle as usual.

ORZO WITH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in a saucepan and add salt to taste. Add orzo and cook, stirring briefly, about 10 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan and add garlic. Cook briefly, stirring. Cut tomato into 1/2-inch cubes and add to saucepan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Stir and bring to boil.
• Add orzo and basil. Stir to blend, and serve.