Orzo Vegetable Casserole With Crumb Topping Recipes

ORZO VEGETABLE CASSEROLE WITH CRUMB TOPPING

Steps:

• Cook the orzo according to package instructions, cool.
• Slice the eggplant into 1/2" slices, salt both sides and place on paper towels, cover with paper towel allowing the slices to drain for 1 hour. Pat dry with fresh paper towels, set aside.
• In a lightly greased 9 x 13 x 3" casserole dish.
• Mix together the orzo, tomatoes, pepper, green beans, onion and garlic season with salt & pepper.
• Pour into the casserole dish top with eggplant slices.
• Place in 375F oven uncovered for 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile break the crustless bread slices into crumbs.
• Melt butter/margarine in a skillet, mix in crumbs, do not brown them, remove and mix in the Parmesan and parsley.
• Remove casserole from oven, sprinkle the crumb mixture on top and return to oven bake a further 15 minutes or until the crumbs are golden.

BAKED ORZO AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 3-quart casserole.
• Mix all ingredients; spoon into casserole. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until golden brown.

BAKED ORZO WITH FONTINA AND PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9 X 13 baking dish.
• Bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Pour the orzo and the broth into a large bowl. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add the oinions and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to saute until the mushrooms are beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 7 minutes. Add the Marsala. Scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan and cook unti lthe Marsala has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the mushroom mixture to the orzo in the large bowl. Add the cream, fontina, mozzarella, peas, salt & pepper. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl combine the bread crumbsd, Parmesan, and dried thyme. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture on top of the pasta. Bake until golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.