Best Skillet Orzo With Tuna Recipes

LEMONY ORZO WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Cook orzo, drain, and let cool. Combine orzo, scallions, raisins, lemon zest, lemon juice, mint, olive oil, and tuna. Season.

CREAMY ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cream and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with salt and pepper, and serve.

TUNA & CAPER ORZO WITH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the orzo until al dente (about 1 min less than pack instructions). Drain and set aside, reserving some of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat, add the garlic and chilli, and sizzle for 2 mins. Add the orzo to the pan along with a spoonful of the cooking water, and stir well. Mix in the capers, parsley, tomatoes and tuna, flaking the fish with the back of a spoon. Cook for 2 mins or until everything is heated through, but not so long that the tomatoes become too soft.
• Add the lemon juice (reserving 1 tsp for the dressing) and season well. Tip into bowls and top with the reserved parsley leaves. Toss the rocket with a drizzle of olive oil and the reserved lemon juice, and serve on the side.

STOVE TOP TUNA NOODLE WITH ORZO (REDUCED FAT)

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to packet directions. Mine says to cook for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile heat a large skillet and either spray with cooking spray (as I do) or add a bit of oil.
• Saute onions and mushrooms for about 2 minutes just until the onions start to soften.
• Stir in the corn and cook for another minute or so just to warm through.
• Add the tuna, peas and carrot ribbons.
• Add the can of soup to the pan and stir so that all the vegetables are coated.
• Add milk and stir until the sauce thickens up slightly.
• Add in the garlic powder, parsley and ground pepper.
• By now the orzo should be finished cooking. Drain it well and stir into the pan containing the vegetables and soup mix. Stir really well so that the orzo and is well blended with the mixture.
• Add cubes of cheese and stir until the cheese has melted and evenly distributed itself amongst the dish.
• Serve.

ORZO AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling. Add pasta; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until tender. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In food processor, place cream cheese, 1 cup of the cucumber, the celery, vinegar and oil. Cover; process until smooth.
• In large bowl, stir pasta, cream cheese mixture, remaining 1/2 cup cucumber and remaining ingredients until well mixed.