Barilla Orzo Pasta – Sold by the Ounce

Small, versatile and easy to use, orzo pasta is a pantry staple that's perfect for soups, salads, Mediterranean-inspired dishes and simple pasta sides.

Although it looks a lot like rice, orzo is actually pasta. Its small shape makes it especially versatile and a great ingredient to keep on hand when you want something different from traditional pasta shapes.

Our Barilla Orzo is Non-GMO and sold by the ounce, so you can buy exactly the amount you need.

What Is Orzo?

Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta. In Italian, the word orzo means barley, a reference to its small grain-like appearance.

Despite its resemblance to rice, orzo is pasta—not rice.

Its petite shape works particularly well in soups and salads, but it can also be cooked and served as a pasta side dish.

Is Orzo Rice or Pasta?

Orzo is pasta.

It's easy to mistake uncooked orzo for a large grain of rice because the two look similar. But they're different foods.

Orzo can be prepared in many of the same ways as other pasta while its small size also makes it useful in dishes where you might otherwise reach for rice or another grain.

What Does Orzo Taste Like?

Orzo has the familiar mild flavor you'd expect from pasta.

Because its flavor isn't overpowering, it pairs easily with vegetables, herbs, sauces, cheeses, broths and other ingredients.

How to Use Orzo Pasta

Orzo is an incredibly versatile pantry ingredient. Try it in:

• Soups and broths
• Cold pasta salads
• Mediterranean-inspired salads
• Vegetable dishes
• Pasta sides
• One-pot meals
• Grain-style bowls
• Tomato-based dishes
• Lemon and herb pasta
• Simple weeknight dinners

Its small shape is particularly good at mixing with chopped vegetables, herbs and other small ingredients.

How Do You Cook Orzo?

Orzo can be cooked similarly to other pasta.

Bring water to a boil, add the orzo and cook according to the package directions until it reaches your preferred texture. Drain and use it in your recipe.

For soups, orzo can also be incorporated into recipes where the pasta cooks in the liquid.

Can You Use Orzo in Soup?

Absolutely.

Orzo soup is one of the most popular ways to use this small pasta shape.

Its petite size works particularly well in broth-based soups and vegetable soups without overwhelming the other ingredients.

Can You Use Orzo in Salad?

Yes. Cooked and cooled orzo makes an excellent base for pasta salads.

Try combining it with ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber, olives, herbs, feta, lemon and your favorite dressing for an easy Mediterranean-inspired meal or side dish.

Orzo vs. Rice: What's the Difference?

They may look similar, but orzo and rice aren't the same thing.

Orzo is a type of pasta, while rice is a grain. They can sometimes play similar roles in recipes, but their ingredients, texture and cooking characteristics are different.

So if you've been wondering, “Is orzo rice?”—the answer is no. It's a tiny pasta cleverly disguised as one.

Why Buy Orzo by the Ounce?

Need a little orzo for one soup recipe? Buy a little.

Making a big pasta salad? Stock up.

Buying orzo by the ounce lets you choose the amount that makes sense for your kitchen rather than being limited to a predetermined package size.

It also means less unnecessary packaging.

Product Details

Product: Barilla Orzo Pasta
Shape: Small, rice-shaped pasta
Brand: Barilla
Non-GMO: Yes
Sold: By the ounce

Looking for Other Small Pasta Shapes?

If you like orzo, you may also want to explore pipette pasta and fregola.

Each has its own shape and texture and can give soups, salads and pasta dishes a completely different feel.

Where Can I Buy Orzo in Tampa?

Looking for orzo pasta in Tampa?

Find Barilla Orzo sold by the ounce at Life Essentials Refillery in South Tampa.

Life Essentials Refillery
4317 W El Prado Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629

You can also buy orzo online and order the amount you need.