Unico Orzo
Unico Orzo
Unico Orzo is rice-shaped pasta — small grains that cook like pasta but behave like rice, ideal for soups, pilafs and salads.
Highlights
- Small, rice-shaped pasta grains
- Cooks like pasta, used like rice
- Ideal for soups, pilafs and salads
- Rice-shaped — cooks in minutes
What is Unico Orzo?
Small grains of pasta shaped like large rice. Orzo cooks in minutes and can be used wherever you'd use rice — stirred into soups, simmered into a pilaf or 'orzotto', or tossed cold into Mediterranean salads. Its small size gives a tender, creamy texture.
Why Choose Unico Orzo?
- Rice-shaped — use it like rice
- Tender, creamy texture
- Great in soups, pilafs and salads
- Cooks in just minutes
How Do You Use Unico Orzo?
Common Uses
- Hearty soups (avgolemono)
- Pilafs and orzotto
- Mediterranean cold salads
- Side dishes
Best Pairings
- Lemon, herbs and feta
- Vegetables and broths
- Olive oil and tomatoes
- Parmesan
Nutritional Information
Per 1/2 cup (85 g) dry pasta
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 2 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 64 g | |
| Fibre | 4 g | 14 % |
| Sugars | 2 g | 2 % |
| Protein | 11 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4 % |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14 % |
| Thiamine | 0.55 mg | 46 % |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 8 % |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 31 % |
| Folate | 290 µg DFE | 73 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Canadian durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate (iron), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid.
Allergens
Contains wheat. May contain egg.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Orzo
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1. How long does dry pasta take to cook?
Most dry pasta cooks in roughly 8 to 12 minutes in plenty of boiling salted water, depending on the shape and how al dente you like it. Always follow the cooking time printed on the package.
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2. How much dry pasta should I cook per person?
A typical single serving is about 85 g of dry pasta, the serving size used on the nutrition panel. Adjust up or down depending on appetites and whether it is a main or a side.
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3. Does dry pasta contain wheat or egg?
Unico pasta contains wheat and may contain egg. Always check the label if you have a food allergy.
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4. What sizes does Orzo come in?
Unico Orzo is available in the following: 900 g.
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5. Is Orzo kosher?
Unico Orzo is kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
Recipes Using Unico Orzo
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Warm Farfalle Pasta Salad
Bow-tie pasta tossed warm with marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, tomatoes and spinach, finished with parmesan an…
Key Ingredients: Unico Farfalle · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Marinated Artichokes
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Insalata di Pasta Brillante
A make-ahead penne salad with anchovies, capers and sweet pepper strips in chili-flecked olive oil, finished with tom…
Key Ingredients: Unico Anchovies · Unico Capers · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Minestrone Soup
A hearty Italian vegetable soup with pancetta, white kidney beans and diced tomatoes, simmered with a bouquet garni a…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Olive Oil · Unico Diced Tomatoes · Unico Dry White Kidney Beans (Cannellini)
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Unico Orzo for Everyday Cooking
Unico Orzo is rice-shaped pasta of durum wheat semolina. It cooks like pasta but is used like rice — in soups, pilafs and orzotto, or cold in Mediterranean salads — with a tender, creamy texture. The most distinctive short shape in the range, behaving more like a grain than a pasta.