In the process of my pantry cleaning, I realized that we had a large amount of orzo so I have used it for several different meals. I've discovered that there is something about the texture of freshly cooked orzo that makes me happy. Typically, you'll see orzo used in soups or pasta salads, but I like to pair it with sauces (like regular noodles) or stew-type things like chili (where I would normally use rice).
A perfect example is the above meal: orzo with pesto, mushrooms, tomatoes, and sausage, which is both vegetarian-friendly and vegan-friendly. I'm not including any recipe because there's really not much to it. I boiled orzo pasta just like I would regular pasta - Watch it though, because it cooks up quick! Then I combined it with some homemade pesto, topped it off with sauteed mushrooms (because we all know how much I love them) and diced tomatoes. Leave it that way for a vegan side dish or add a sprinkle of Parmesan and some sliced sausage on the side and - Voila! - a fairly quick weeknight meal.
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