Manestra - Greek Orzo With Tomato Sauce

Name: Manestra - Greek Orzo With Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium-sized red onion (finely chopped); 1 garlic clove (chopped ); 250 grams/ 8.8 oz orzo (medium-sized); 1,5 tablespoon tomato paste; 70 ml red wine; 3 medium-sized tomatoes (very ripe); 2/3 teaspoon sugar; 6 pieces of allspice; 2 dried bay leaves; OPTIONAL: crumbled feta cheese to serve with; 1 liter hot water (or vegetable or beef stock)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Manestra, is a Greek-style risotto dish, that's made with orzo. Cooked in a delicious, lightly spiced tomato sauce, it can be served either as a main pasta dish or as a side to meat dishes.

Updated at: Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:40:43 GMT