DAY Recipe

In this delicious dish from Asterix & Obelix, the orzo is toasted before it’s cooked, giving the pasta a nice nutty flavor.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS
7tablespoons olive oil
1large onion, sliced
2cups dry red wine
2cupscanned beef broth
8fresh thyme sprigs
2bay leaves1pound orzo6shallots, minced
1pound mushrooms, [...]

Orzo-rice shaped pasta-is easier to find than Arborio rice (the traditional ingredient in risotto). and makes a delicious risotto-style side dish.

Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS
7/8 to 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms*

1 1/2 cups hot water

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 [...]