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California Raisin, Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo Pasta

California Raisin, Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo Pasta

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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Servings

12 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