Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Orzo

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

Submitted by Lindsay Perejma

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

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.
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.
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 Fat 42g	54%
Saturated Fat 20g	102%
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Sodium 718mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 97g	35%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 29g	58%
Vitamin C 10mg	11%
Calcium 340mg	26%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 550mg	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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