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Orzo Pasta: The Rice-Shaped Pasta
Orzo, which means "barley" in Italian, is used most traditionally in soups, but this very versatile, rice-shaped pasta has been widely adapted by chefs in Italy and America for both main courses as well as side dishes.Barilla® Orzo is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
Perfect for ...
For a
surprising twist, substitute Barilla Orzo for Arborio rice in your next
risotto – it has all the firm "al dente" texture of traditional
Arborio, and its delightful shape and authentic Italian taste add a new
dimension to a traditional favorite.
Benefits
Great source of energy
Low Glycemic Index, keeping you fuller, longer
Enriched with Iron and B Vitamins
Made with Non-GMO Ingredients
Suitable For
Vegetarian
Lactose Free
Peanut Free
Shell Fish Free
Fish Free
Tree Nut Free
Soy Free
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Ingredients & Nutrition
Cooking & Measuring
Measuring your pasta
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Our Chef’s tip
Add a generous pinch of sea salt to the cooking water to enhance the pasta’s flavor.
Avoid adding oil to the water as it prevents sauce from clinging to the pasta.
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COOKING YOUR PASTA
1
Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.
2
Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently.
3
Return to a boil. For authentic "al dente" pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for 9 minutes. For more tender pasta, boil an additional 1 minute.
4
Remove from heat. Drain well.
5
Serve immediately with your favorite Barilla sauce.
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