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Olive and Mozzarella Orzo Recipe

Olive and Mozzarella Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups chopped celery
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
a 35-oz can plum tomatoes, drained well
1 tsp dried basil, crumbled
1/4 tsp cayenne , or to taste
1/2 lb kalamata or other brine-cured black olives , pitted andsliced thin
3/4 lb mozzarella

Directions:

In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the orzo until it is al dente, drain it well, and transfer it to a large bowl. In a large heavy skillet cook the onion in the oil and the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the celery, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes, and stir in the broth, the tomatoes, chopping them with a spoon, the basil, and the cayenne. Simmer the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes, stir it into the orzo with the olives, 1/2 pound of the mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and salt to taste, and transfer the mixture to a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Cut the remaining 1/4 pound mozzarella into thin strips and arrange it decoratively on top of the orzo. The orzo may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Bake the orzo in the middle of a preheated 400°F. oven for 30 minutes, or until it is heated through and slightly crisp on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	289.39 Kcal (1212 kJ)
Calories from fat	219.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.41g	38%
Cholesterol	12.08mg	4%
Sodium	322.58mg	13%
Potassium	144.09mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.01g	3%
Sugars	2.18g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	7%
Protein	10.74g	21%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	6%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	287mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196.13 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.55g	38%
Cholesterol	8.19mg	4%
Sodium	218.63mg	13%
Potassium	97.66mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.11g	3%
Sugars	1.48g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.19g	7%
Protein	7.28g	21%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	6%
Calcium	194.5mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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