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Tomato and Fennel Orzo

2.9

(7)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 Side-Dish Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped fennel bulb
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 plum tomatoes, chopped fine
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for orzo.

    Step 2

    In a heavy skillet heat oil and butter over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook fennel, onion, tomatoes, and tarragon until fennel is tender, about 5 minutes. Season mixture with salt and pepper and keep warm, covered.

    Step 3

    Cook orzo in boiling water until al dente and drain in a colander. In a bowl stir together orzo, fennel mixture, and salt and pepper to taste.

TagsItalianEuropeanHerbs & SpicesPastaTomatoVegetableSideVegetarianQuick & EasyFennelRoot VegetableSummerTarragonGourmet
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