Baked Fontina Orzo

The pasta orzo makes a nice alternative to rice. If you like, use 1/2 cup blanched, diced asparagus for the roasted peppers.

Baked Fontina Orzo

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease six 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups with butter; set aside.
  • 2. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine orzo, cheese, peppers and olives. Spoon into prepared ramekins.
  • 3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and nutmeg; pour over orzo mixture. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
  • 4. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 391 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.