Name: Barilla® Pesto and Orzo Arancini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: ½ Box Barilla® Orzo; 2 Cups Frozen Peas; 1 Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto; 2 Large eggs, lightly beaten; ½ Cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ Cup Italian-style bread crumbs, divided; 8 Ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes; To taste Salt; ¼ Cup heavy cream

Barilla^® Pesto and Orzo Arancini

20 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Dairy/Cream No Meat Pesto Sauce

Made with Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto

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Ingredients

8 servings

½Box Barilla^® Orzo

2Cups Frozen Peas

1Jar Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto

2Large eggs, lightly beaten

½Cup grated Parmesan cheese

½Cup Italian-style bread crumbs, divided

8Ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes

To tasteSalt

¼Cup heavy cream

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

Prepare the orzo according to package directions, adding the peas for the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Toss with ½ jar of pesto.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a heavy large saucepan, pour enough oil to make 3 inches deep. Heat over medium heat to 350°F.

Step 3

In a large bowl, stir together the orzo, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs. In a medium bowl, place the remaining bread crumbs.

Step 4

Roll 2 tablespoons of the orzo mixture into a ball and insert 1 cube of mozzarella in the center. Roll in the bread crumbs to coat. Repeat with the rest of the orzo mixture.

Step 5

Working with a few at a time, add the risotto balls to the oil and cook until brown and heated through, turning occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, warm the heavy cream. Then stir in the remaining pesto. Serve on the side with the Orzo balls.

Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Barilla’s Rustic Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like with fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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