Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo

Spaghetti, lasagne, macaroni. These pastas feature in most South African homes. We think it’s time to shake things up by making the springy, velvety, and highly underutilised orzo pasta a recipe staple. Joining the pasta party are browned pork mince, sun-dried tomato, peas & onion flakes – all coated in a tangy tomato & Italian-spiced sauce. Finished with fresh basil & sprinklings of cheese.

Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo

with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil

4.5

Hands on Time: 15 - 20 minutes

Overall Time: 20 - 25 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
Photo of Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo
  1. WE’RE OFF WITH ORZO

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. MMMINCE

    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).

  3. TANGY & CREAMY

    Add the Onion Flakes, the Spiced Flour, the Tomato Paste, and a drizzle of oil to the mince. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Add the Peas, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.

  4. PERFECT PASTA

    Bowl up the creamy Pork pasta. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. Easy as that, Chef!

  1. WE’RE OFF WITH ORZO

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. MMMINCE

    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).

  3. TANGY & CREAMY

    Add the Onion Flakes, the Spiced Flour, the Tomato Paste, and a drizzle of oil to the mince. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Add the Peas, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.

  4. PERFECT PASTA

    Bowl up the creamy Pork pasta. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. Easy as that, Chef!

  1. WE’RE OFF WITH ORZO

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. MMMINCE

    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).

  3. TANGY & CREAMY

    Add the Onion Flakes, the Spiced Flour, the Tomato Paste, and a drizzle of oil to the mince. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Add the Peas, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.

  4. PERFECT PASTA

    Bowl up the creamy Pork pasta. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. Easy as that, Chef!

  1. WE’RE OFF WITH ORZO

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. MMMINCE

    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).

  3. TANGY & CREAMY

    Add the Onion Flakes, the Spiced Flour, the Tomato Paste, and a drizzle of oil to the mince. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Add the Peas, the chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.

  4. PERFECT PASTA

    Bowl up the creamy Pork pasta. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. Easy as that, Chef!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo?

The preparation time for Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil is between 15 and 20 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil?

The total time required to make Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil is between 20 and 25 minutes.

How many servings does Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo?

Fresh Basil, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Low Fat UHT Milk, Onion Flakes, Orzo Pasta, Peas, Pork Mince, Spiced Flour, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Tomato Paste

What is the nutritional information of Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo?

Calories: 944, Carbs: 86 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 48.8 grams, Sugar: 18.2 grams, Salt: 511 grams

How do I prepare Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo?

WE’RE OFF WITH ORZO: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving the pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. MMMINCE: 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). TANGY & CREAMY: Add the onion flakes, the spiced flour, the tomato paste, and a drizzle of oil to the mince. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk until thickened (whisking constantly). Add the reserved pasta water until a saucy consistency. Add the peas, the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked orzo and mix to combine. Loosen with more pasta water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season. PERFECT PASTA: Bowl up the creamy pork pasta. Scatter over the cheese and garnish with the torn basil. Easy as that, Chef!

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo?

Fresh Basil, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Low Fat UHT Milk, Onion Flakes, Orzo Pasta, Peas, Pork Mince, Spiced Flour, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Tomato Paste

How many calories does Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo have?

944 calories

How much fat content does Pork & Sun-dried Tomato Orzo have?

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