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Orzo pasta in red sauce - Kritharaki

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5 people
Author Eleni Georges

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup passata
  • 3 cups warm water
  • 1 cup orzo/risoni pasta
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Use the olive oil and cook the onion and garlic until they soften. Pour in the passata and let it simmer for 2min.

  2. Then add the water and orzo pasta. Let it cook on a medium heat for 20min. Stir it frequently so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.

  3. After the 20min take it off the heat. Season with salt and pepper and stir it well. Cover the pot with a clean towel and the lid. Allow it to stand for 10min at least. I sometimes let it on the stove for 30min if i have the time so that the sauce is absorbed.