Orzo with Fennel and Tomato Ragoût
Fennel and tomatoes are a classic combination in Italian pasta sauces.
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Fennel and tomatoes are a classic combination in Italian pasta sauces.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 Tbs. tomato paste
- 16 oz. dry orzo pasta
- 1 large fennel bulb, cut into 16 wedges
- 2 medium carrots, diced (2 cups)
- 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
- 1 28-oz. can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 15-oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Preparation
1. Cover sun-dried tomatoes with 3/4 cup boiling water in bowl. Soak 30 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, and set aside.
2. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain, and set aside.
3. Coat Dutch oven with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. Add fennel; top with carrots and onion, and cook 5 minutes without stirring. Stir, and sauté 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic, and cook 30 seconds. Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes, beans, and sun-dried tomato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Serve over orzo.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 364
- Carbohydrate Content 74 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 2 g
- Fiber Content 10 g
- Protein Content 14 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 514 mg
- Sugar Content 10 g