Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo

Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo

Rissoni, also known as semi di melone, or any other short soup pasta can be used for this dish.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 onions, sliced
  • 6 ½ ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 3 ½ ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 2 cups shredded spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2
While pasta is cooking, heat butter and oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook onion in this mixture until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from pan with a spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 3
In a large bowl, combine blue cheese, mascarpone and onion and mix well. Toss cheese mixture with spinach and pasta, season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

873
Calories
42g
Fat
97g
Carbs
29g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 873
% Daily Value *
Total Fat42g 54%
Saturated Fat20g 102%
Cholesterol81mg 27%
Sodium718mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate97g 35%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars10g
Protein29g
Vitamin C10mg 50%
Calcium340mg 26%
Iron5mg 25%
Potassium550mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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