Grilled Eggplant Stuffed with Barilla® Orzo, Feta Cheese & Romesco Sauce
Grilled Eggplant Stuffed with Barilla® Orzo, Feta Cheese & Romesco Sauce
20 minutes total / Calories 493
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Soup
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Classic Orzo pasta
Ingredients
Serves 8
1 | Box Barilla® Orzo |
2 | Large Eggplants |
2 | Tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil |
To Taste | Sea salt and black pepper |
1 | 6.5- Ounce Jar Romesco sauce* |
8 | Ounces feta cheese, reduced fat, divided |
1 | Tablespoon Parsley, Chopped |
* If unable to find Romesco sauce, following is a recipe for homemade Romesco. | |
1 | 4- Ounce large Roasted Red Pepper From a Jar |
1 | Clove garlic |
½ | Cup Almonds, Toasted |
¼ | Cup Tomato Puree |
1 | Tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped |
2 | Tablespoons Sherry vinegar |
1 | Teaspoon Smoked Paprika |
¼ | Teaspoon Cayenne |
½ | Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
To Taste | In food processor combine all ingredients except olive oil, salt and pepper. While food processor is running slow drizzle in olive oil. Process until smooth. Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste. |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Heat grill on high.
Step 2
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
Step 3
Slice eggplants in ¼ inch thick long slices starting at stem. Rub slices of eggplant with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Step 4
Grill each slice of eggplant for 1-minute rotate ½ a turn for another minute. Flip over and repeat.
Step 5
Combine pasta, Romesco and 6 ounces feta.
Step 6
On each slice of eggplant place pasta mixture and roll.
Step 7
Spray microwavable dish with non-stick spray. Place rolled stuffed eggplant in dish.
Step 8
Heat in microwave for 4 minutes until warmed through.
Step 9
Before serving, top with remaining feta and parsley.

Orzo
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.
- Shape Orzo
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box