Barilla Orzo Duck Lentil Pasta Paella
Barilla Orzo Duck Lentil Pasta Paella
Fresh pesto, pine nuts and tangy tomatoes make this light pasta salad a delight
40 minutes total
Paella, please! This Barilla Orzo Duck Lentil Pasta Paella recipe is packed with a variety of delicious elevated ingredients, making it the perfect dish for a weekday lunch or a gourmet at-home dinner. Succulent duck confit, bright red tomatoes and golden saffron combine with perfectly al dente Barilla Orzo pasta in a burst of colours—a dish as beautiful as it is flavourful!
Ingredients
Serves 8
1 box | Barilla Orzo pasta |
1 lb | prepared duck confit |
1 28-oz can | whole peeled tomatoes, drained |
4 | saffron threads |
5 cups | chicken broth, no sodium |
1 16-oz can | lentils, drained |
2 cups | cremini mushrooms, quartered |
2 tbsp | roasted garlic purée |
To taste | sea salt and black pepper |
1 tbsp | fresh thyme, chopped |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Pick duck meat off bones and remove skin, roughly shred and set aside.
Step 3
Quarter whole tomatoes.
Step 4
In large saucepan, bring broth and saffron to a boil. Add Barilla Orzo pasta and cook according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
Step 5
Remove from heat and stir in duck, lentils, mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted garlic purée , salt and pepper.
Step 6
Place mixture in paella pan and bake for 20 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh thyme.
Step 7
*To make roasted garlic purée:
Step 8
Place 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves on a piece of foil drizzle with olive oil, wrap and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until soft. Place cooked garlic on a cutting board and drag the side of a chef’s knife back and forth across the garlic until it forms a paste.
Orzo
Orzo is a small, rice-like pasta that adds Mediterranean flair to any dish. Its versatility shines in soups and salads, making it a go-to option for Canadian cooks looking to infuse their meals with a touch of premium, Mediterranean charm.
- Shape Mini and Soup
- Cook time 9 mins
- Pack size 340 g
- Range Classic Blue Box
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