Olive Garden Golden Cinnamon Orzo Calabrese

This recipe is from the files of Riserva di Fizzano and the Rocca delle Macie Winery – Olive Garden’s Italian Partners.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces orzo pasta
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (12 ounce) can  evaporated skim milk
• 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped pecans, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup apple butter
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain well and pour back into pot. Add can of evaporated skim milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, or until most liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
2. Add raisins, pecans, apple butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Add to mixture to taste.
3. Transfer to serving bowl. Top with remaining cinnamon & sugar as needed for garnish.