Email to Athena Schrank      

Recipe Categories: hellochang's HOME PAGEAntipasto AuGratin Bake Balls Bars Beef Biscotti Bread Brownies Bruschetta Burritos Cake Canapes CandyPops Caramels Casserole Cereal Cheese Cheesecake Chicken Chili ChocolateCandy Coleslaw Compote Cookies CornDogs CornSticks Couscous Creme Crostini Crumble Cupcakes Cups Custard Dijon Dip Divan EggRolls Eggs Enchiladas EndiveLeaves Fish Frittata Fruit Fudge Gelatin Granita Gravy Ham Hamburgers Ice IceCreamSoda Jam Jell-O Kabobs Kringla Lamb Lasagna Lemonade Licorice LoMein Macaroni Macaroons Madeleines Manicotti Meatballs MeatLoaf Meringues Mimosas Minestrone Muffins Nachos Nuts Paella Parfaits Pasta Pate Peppermint Pfefferniiesse PhylloBundles Pie Pilaf Pinwheels Pitas Pizza Popcorn Pork Potatoes PotRoast Primavera Pudding Pumpkin Quesadillas Quiche Ranchero Ratatouille Ravioli Ribs Risotto Roll-Ups Rolls Rugelach Salad Salsa Sandwiches Sauce Sausage Saute Scallops Shortcake Shrimp Skillet Smoothies SnackMix Soup Spaghetti Spread Stacks Steak Stew StickyBuns Stir-Fry Strata Stuffing Syrup Tacos Tarts Tenderloin Tiramisu Torte Tortellini Tortillas Toss Trifle Truffles Turkey Vegetables Verde Wraps

Herbed Orzo Pilaf




Source of Recipe


Betty Crocker Spring Celebrations






List of Ingredients



• 1 package (16 ounces) rosamarina (orzo) pasta
  
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
  
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  
• 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 ounces)
  
• 8 medium green onion, sliced (1/2 cup)
  
• 2 cups sliced roma (plum) tomatoes
  
• 1/4 cup shredded fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  






Instructions



1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
   
2. While pasta is cooking, cook nuts in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until toasted. Remove from skillet.
   
3. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and teh garlic to skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and onions. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp tender.
   
4. Stir in tomatoes, pasta, basil, salt and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Spoon into serving dish; spinkle with nuts.
   






Final Comments


16 servings (about 1/2 cup each).