Orzo recipes

This affordable dish featuring slightly salty, herby halloumi is a great meat free meal. Any leftovers make a great take-to-work lunch for the next day

Serve up a comforting menu of tomato orzo with koftas, yogurt and pul biber butter. Ideal for a family gathering, enjoy with flatbreads and a salad

Bring a splash of sunshine to your table with this orzo recipe, inspired by Greek saganaki, a recipe named after the dish in which it’s traditionally made

This springtime pasta dish requires just four ingredients. The perfect, fuss-free feast with a creamy sauce and pork meatballs that's bound to be a hit

Have a glut of tomatoes? Put them to good use in this one-pan orzo dish, perfect for a family midweek dinner. Finish with fresh parsley and plenty of parmesan

Create this soup using our pre-prepared roasted summer vegetable traybake alongside orzo and feta. It's a great way to serve up a quick, summery dish

Think of this summery dish like a risotto, but made with orzo instead of rice. Charring the corn creates smoky depth that's amplified by the pancetta

Rustle up this healthy, low-fat, low-calorie soup with orzo, chickpeas, veg and a can of chopped tomatoes. Top with grated parmesan to serve

MasterChef finalist, Alex Rushmer, shows us how to create a show-stopping vegetarian starter for the festive season

This rice-sized pasta is often used in soup but it works brilliantly in this great-value dish

Enjoy this easy, speedy cod, broccoli and orzo traybake on busy weeknights. It's healthy and low in fat, and since it's a traybake, there's minimal washing-up!

Substitute rice for orzo pasta to make this risotto-style 'orzotto', packed with pancetta and peas. It makes a lovely and quick midweek meal for the family

The perfect choice for a small, informal gathering, take this dig-in dish of mussels, clams, prawns and orzo pasta to the table and serve with crusty bread

Fry veg with chorizo and orzo to make this healthy, colourful summer stew. You can add any leftover veg you have in the fridge to reduce food waste

Entertaining doesn't have to equal stress, this spruced up one-pot is perfect for people with little time for preparation

Make this easy orzo and cauliflower dish in just 25 minutes. It serves one for a main meal, plus there's leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day

Make this summery orzo salad packed with herbs and lemon for a seasonal side. Leftovers make a great lunch the next day

A tiny rice-shaped variety of pasta makes this dish almost like risotto. It's quick, healthy, filling and suitable for vegetarians

Enjoy comfort food at its best with this chicken cacciatore. The orzo soaks up the flavours of chicken and tomatoes as it cooks, making a wonderfully rich pasta bake

Middle-Eastern inspired vegetarian 'meatballs' pair perfectly with orzo pasta and creamy feta cheese - a deliciously different everyday dinner

Use capers, orzo, chilli and cherry tomatoes to make tuna pasta more exciting – and you may already have tuna and capers in the storecupboard

Make the most of spring veg in this stew, made with orzo, broad beans, peas, artichokes and ricotta. It can be served soupy or as a thicker braise