Tomato Orzo
Tomato Orzo is rice-shaped pasta made from durum wheat flour that is naturally colored a pale red-orange with powdered dried tomatoes. The firm texture and subtle flavor of this pasta makes it a flexible and versatile ingredient that maintains its shape when cooked. It can be substituted easily for rice, adding a unique texture to many meals.


Suggested uses
Basic prep
Add 1 cup of orzo to a large pot of boiling water with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of neutral cooking oil. Cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente and strain. Rinse with cold water to cool for salads or use immediately in hot preparations.
Ingredients
Durum wheat flour, tomato powder. Contains: wheat
Tomato Orzo is a rice-shaped made from durum wheat flour. Its natural pale red color comes from the powdered dried tomatoes that are added to the dough. The natural firm texture and unique color of this pasta makes it a flexible and versatile ingredient that is resilient to long cooking times and easily incorporated with other ingredients.
Originating in Italy, Orzo was created to provide an alternative to rice while still boasting the appealing pasta flavor and texture already prevalent in Mediterranean diets. Orzo means "barley" in Italian, most likely referring to the pasta's grain-like shape.
Classic recipe
Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo
The rich flavor of our Super Red Sun-Dried Tomatoes pulsed with basil into a coarse pesto accentuates the flavor of our Plain & Tomato Orzo Blend. Serve it as a salad or a warm side dish.