Olive Garden Golden Cinnamon Orzo Calabrese

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

Olive Garden Golden Cinnamon Orzo Calabrese - a creamy and flavorful pasta dish with sweet and nutty notes

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

544

Sugar

36g

Fat

14g

The Golden Cinnamon Orzo Calabrese is a comforting and satisfying pasta dish with its creamy, nutty & sweet profile. Within its 8-ounce pasta dish, it's packed with the nutrients, fiber and notable health benefits from raisins and pecans. The cinnamon brings an exceptional flavor to the dish, boosting its nutritional value as a healthy spice. It's a recipe that's appropriate for dinner parties, holiday feasts, or just a casual dinner for two.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, cook orzo according to package directions in 2 cups of water.
2.	Reserve remaining half-cup of water and add it into the saucepan with cooked orzo.
3.	Pour in evaporated milk, golden raisins and chopped pecans and stir.
4.	Add apple butter, sugar and cinnamon, mix thoroughly and bring to a boil over medium heat.
5.	Reduce the heat and stir until thickened.
6.	Take off heat and let it rest for two to three minutes before serving.

PROS

The Golden Cinnamon Orzo Calabrese is a deliciously creamy dish that balances sweet and nutty flavors.

Its consistency is rich and satisfying, with raisins adding lovely chewy texture.

CONS

With its rich and creamy texture, the Orzo Calabrese may not be suitable for people who have a low-fat diet.

Additionally, its high carb content may not fit into some diet plans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Golden raisins as used in the recipe are an excellent source of fiber, potassium, antioxidants & iron.
Pecans are one of the most nutrient-dense nuts, loaded with healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamins & minerals.
Cinnamon has been linked with various health benefits such as lowering blood sugar levels and reducing inflammation.

	8 ounces orzo pasta
	2 1/2 cups water
	1 can evaporated skim milk
	1/2 cup golden raisin
	1/4 cup chopped pecans , toasted
	1/4 cup apple butter
	3 tablespoons sugar
	1 tablespoon cinnamon