Orzo is cooked to perfection, then added to succulent chicken mince browned in NOMU’s Italian rub, and coated in a flavourful tomato sauce. Everything is then crowned with the richness of grated Italian-style hard cheese & aromatic basil leaves. Simply delish!
Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo
Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo
with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Chicken
- Free-Range Chicken Mince
- Fresh Basil
- Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Onion
- Onions
- Orzo Pasta
- Tomato Passata
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
COOK THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 7-10 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and toss a drizzle of olive oil through the cooked orzo.
SAUCY MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the diced Onions and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the tomato passata and 150ml of water. Mix to combine and simmer until thickening, 10-12 minutes. Stir through the cooked orzo, a sweetener, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water if it’s too thick.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the loaded orzo, top with a sprinkle of the grated hard cheese, and garnish with the torn basil. Easy, Chef!
COOK THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 7-10 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and toss a drizzle of olive oil through the cooked orzo.
SAUCY MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the diced Onions and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the tomato passata and 300ml of water. Mix to combine and simmer until thickening, 10-12 minutes. Stir through the cooked orzo, a sweetener, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water if it’s too thick.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the loaded orzo, top with a sprinkle of the grated hard cheese, and garnish with the torn basil. Easy, Chef!
COOK THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 7-10 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and toss a drizzle of olive oil through the cooked orzo.
SAUCY MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the diced Onions and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the tomato passata and 450ml of water. Mix to combine and simmer until thickening, 12-15 minutes. Stir through the cooked orzo, a sweetener, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water if it’s too thick.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the loaded orzo, top with a sprinkle of the grated hard cheese, and garnish with the torn basil. Easy, Chef!
COOK THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 7-10 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and toss a drizzle of olive oil through the cooked orzo.
SAUCY MINCE
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the diced Onions and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the tomato passata and 600ml of water. Mix to combine and simmer until thickening, 12-15 minutes. Stir through the cooked orzo, a sweetener, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water if it’s too thick.
DINNER IS SERVED
Plate up the loaded orzo, top with a sprinkle of the grated hard cheese, and garnish with the torn basil. Easy, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo?
The preparation time for Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil?
The total time required to make Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo?
Chicken, Free-Range Chicken Mince, Fresh Basil, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Orzo Pasta, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo?
Calories: 730, Carbs: 93 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 45.5 grams, Sugar: 13.4 grams, Salt: 1467 grams
How do I prepare Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo?
DINNER IS SERVED: Plate up the loaded orzo, top with a sprinkle of the grated hard cheese, and garnish with the torn basil. Easy, Chef! COOK THE ORZO: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, 7-10 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and toss a drizzle of olive oil through the cooked orzo. SAUCY MINCE: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the diced onions and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the tomato passata and 300ml of water. Mix to combine and simmer until thickening, 10-12 minutes. Stir through the cooked orzo, a sweetener, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water if it’s too thick.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo?
Chicken, Free-Range Chicken Mince, Fresh Basil, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Orzo Pasta, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo have?
730 calories
How much fat content does Italian Chicken Mince & Orzo have?
grams
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