Name: California Raisin, Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 16 oz. orzo; 2 Tbsp. butter; 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 4 red onions (peeled and diced); 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbsp. honey; 6 oz. blue cheese (crumbled); 3/4 c. mascarpone; 1 package (10-ounce frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry); 1-1/2 c. California golden raisins; 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 c. toasted pine nuts

California Raisin, Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo Pasta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

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Servings

Ingredients

16 oz. orzo
2 Tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 red onions peeled and diced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
6 oz. blue cheese crumbled
3/4 c. mascarpone
1 package 10-ounce frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 c. California golden raisins
1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 c. toasted pine nuts

Instructions

Preparation

1 Cook orzo in boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.2 Drain. Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.3 Add onions, salt, pepper, vinegar and honey. Sauté 8 to 10 minutes.4 Then, stir in cooked and drained orzo,5 blue cheese, mascarpone, spinach, raisins and nutmeg. Heat briefly to warm cheeses.6 Spoon onto large serving platter.7 Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve, immediately.
Source: California Raisin Marketing Board