Orzo may be small, but it knows how to carry a dinner. It works equally as well in creamy skillet dinners, cold pasta salads, and cheesy side dishes, and I love how quickly it turns basic ingredients into something that feels a little more fun. These 12 orzo recipes cover everything from cozy weeknight dinners to easy lunches, with budget-friendly sides and warm-weather favorites mixed in too! That’s a lot of dinner potential from one little pasta shape. 😉

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If You’re New To Orzo

Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta with a tender texture and quick cook time, so it’s perfect for tossing with vegetables, herbs, cheese, sauces, or vinaigrettes. You’ll usually find it down the pasta aisle.…