Tobys Orzo Food

TOBY'S ORZO

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix chicken broth, water, soy sauce, and onion soup mix, and set aside.
• Saute mushrooms in 1 Tbsp olive oil over high heat until they give up their moisture and most of it has evaporated.
• Add to broth mixture.
• In same pan, heat butter and/or olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add orzo, and stir to coat with oil.
• Saute, stirring almost constantly, until pasta just begins to brown.
• Add onion and garlic, and continue to saute until onion is translucent and some pasta grains are very lightly browned.
• Add chicken broth mixture, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 6-7 minutes, until pasta is partially cooked but still fairly firm.
• Taste, and adjust salt and pepper as necessary.
• Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray or grease with a little olive oil.
• Transfer pasta and all remaining ingredients to casserole, toss to thoroughly combine, cover with foil, and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• Uncover, and bake for 10 minutes longer.
• This doubles nicely for a larger group, but add about an extra 1/2 cup of broth or water to the liquid.

ORZO WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring water with salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add orzo and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan and add garlic. Cook briefly, stirring; do not brown. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 3 minutes. Add orzo, basil and cheese. Blend well and serve.