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Small grain-shaped orzo pasta in a shallow dish.

Orzo

Orzo is a small grain-shaped pasta format suited to soups.

Shape
Small grain shapes
Try with
Clear broth or creamy soup

Pasta grains throughout the bowl

Here, orzo means the pasta shape. Use De Cecco’s Orzo, little pasta grains, in broth or consommé with finely cut vegetables or croutons, or in creamy soups. Try the broth direction when you want small grains of pasta throughout the bowl.

The right tools for it

Picked for this food.

  • All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Stockpot with Lid, 8 qt

    For cooking the pasta in water or broth, following the recipe or package directions.

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  • Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel Stockpot with Cover, 12 qt

    A big clad stockpot with room for a full batch of broth.

    Amazon

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