One Pot Orzo / Risoni Bolognaise
Total Time
21 minutes
Prep Time
3 minutes
Cook Time
18 minutes
Rating
4.89 out of 5 stars
(53)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic (, minced)
- 1 small onion (, peeled and diced (brown, white or yellow)
- 1 lb / 500g ground beef (mince)
- 24 oz / 700g tomato passata (Note 3)
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp dried Italian Herbs (, or any combination of dried parsley, oregano, basil)
- 2 beef bouillon cubes (Note 1)
- 1/2 to 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- Black pepper
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups dried orzo / risoni
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Finely chopped parsley
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet/fry pan (or pot) over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until translucent.
Step 2
Add the mince and turn the heat up to high. Cook the mince, breaking it up as you go.
Step 3
When the mince is browned, add the remaining ingredients except the orzo. When the liquid comes to a simmer (it might bubble and spit slightly) add the orzo/risoni.
Step 4
Give it a quick stir then turn the heat down to medium low.
Step 5
Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently towards the end to ensure the orzo/risoni doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. If your liquid is evaporating too quickly, just add a slosh of hot water (tap or boiling).
Step 6
Remove the risoni from the heat. The risoni should be a teeny bit hard still and it should be very saucy when you take it off the stove. (Note 2)
Step 7
Check for seasoning (salt), then give it a good stir.
Step 8
Serve immediately, while it's piping hot and nice and saucy, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and parsley, if desired.
Step 9
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