In Italy, Orzo pasta comes under different names but they all refer to small barley (orzo) or rice-grain shaped pasta. Ours is called Rosemarino and is made from quality durum wheat which holds its texture and firmness perfectly while cooking (particularly important with Orzo pasta otherwise you might end up with a gooey mess!).

Orzo pasta is one of the most popular shapes for soups and, because of its size and texture, is excellent as a base for healthy meals for babies and young children - try it mixed with pureéd veg. or in a broth.

Its booming popularity has enticed chefs around the world to experiment with Orzo pasta and a splendid array of new dishes have emerged. Try it as a fast alternative to Arborio in risottos, as a filler for stuffed vegetables. It holds its own in casseroles and baked dishes and makes a splendid base for all kinds of warm and cold salads.

Its different, its fun and its versatile, and that's what makes it so popular.

Cooking Time 9 mins.

The Granoro Pasta Range

Premium quality durum wheat and innovative production methods make the Granoro pasta range an excellent choice for everyday use. It is produced using special processes which maintain the natural quality and goodness of the wheat and really bring out all its flavour. The pasta cooks to perfection every time and effortlessly binds sauces to give deliciously balanced and full flavoured pasta dishes.

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Great Things to go with Orzo Pasta

Our Award-winning Parmesan Cheese is a central feature of many orzo pasta dishes.

A good Extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle over.

Try it with some diced Pancetta from Tuscany.

Orzo pasta is very popular combined with classic tomato sauce or passata or with chopped Italian plum tomatoes.

Many great recipes for orzo call for some classic Mediterranean herbs.

The best salt for cooking pasta is here.