Serve as a side dish with nearly any meat.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. uncooked Orzo pasta
  • 2 red, green and/or yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 med. onion, chopped coarse
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 1/4 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 2 quart shallow casserole with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions, undercooking by 4 minutes; drain well. Meanwhile, in medium skillet, over medium heat, saute bell peppers and onion in oil, stirring until soft, about 5 minutes. In large bowl, combine eggs milk and black pepper. Stir in 1 cup cheese, then cooked pasta and vegetables. Pour into prepared casserole. Cover; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes, uncovered, until eggs are set. Makes 6 servings.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: One Million Recipes
Submitted By: Ruth Burbage
ruth.burbage@verizon.net
Orzo Casserole