Orzo means “barley” in Italian. This rice-shaped pasta is not made of rice or barley, but from a hard-wheat semolina.

• Combine cooked orzo pasta and Sweet Pea Purée.

• If necessary, use a food processor or blender until desired consistency is reached.

Making a Risotto?

Orzo pasta can be a great substitute for Arborio rice in many different recipes. Due to the size and shape of orzo pasta, many people think that it is a rice. It is not but has a similar consistency and properties and works just as well in Arborio rice in risotto recipes. Liven up your risottos with a little orzo pasta!