It is getting chilly but very nice here on Long Island. It is the weather I truly love.
I started out thinking I would make a plain sauce with spaghetti for dinner.
My mind wandered from the original intent but this seems to happen often. I am sure many of you find this happens too. The ribs turned out fine, even though I cooked them uncovered. I have no complaints.
Country Ribs and Orzo
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 29 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 2 zucchini - sliced
- 1/2 onion - sliced
- 19 oz. can cannellini beans - rinsed and drained
- 4 garlic cloves - chopped
- 3/4 cup water plus tsp. Vegeta seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh basil - chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- pinch of sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb. of orzo
For the Country Style Pork Ribs:
- 3 lbs. of county style pork ribs
For the Rub:
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 tbs. olive oil
Instructions
For the Sauce:
- Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil; add the onion, garlic and zucchini. Let the onions, garlic and zucchini sauté until the garlic is fragrant and the onion and zucchini are softened.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, water and Vegeta seasoning, beans and seasonings and simmer on low 15 – 20 minutes. Turn the heat off while the ribs are preparing so that the sauce does not dry up. You may heat the sauce for five minutes just before serving.
For the Country Style Pork Ribs:
- Preheat Oven 300 degrees.
- Adjust the seasonings to taste and the amount of pork ribs being prepared.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl.
- Rub the meat with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Bake: 1¼ to 1½ hours
- Prepare the Orzo as directed; close to the time when the ribs will be ready.
- When the orzo is plated combine the lemon juice with the chopped basil and a tablespoon of olive oil and pour over the orzo when plated. Top with the tomato sauce, a little extra olive oil, dash of oregano, red pepper flakes and grated cheese.
- Finish the dish by topping with the ribs and a drizzle of olive oil and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Catherine
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cheri says
HI Catherine, this is such a wonderful dish, love the sauce!! gorgeous! gorgeous!
rogermaxrjs says
Cheri really is a wonderful dish, I'd say more than wonderful, I love magnificently, to feel the smell in my nostrils, just looking.
Linda Starr says
surprised at some of the spices in the sauce I have to try this one.
silvia brisi says
Very tasty Catherine!! I love it!!
Kisses!!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says
It's four in the morning, I can't sleep, and now I am craving ribs. Looks delicious!!
Jerry E Beuterbaugh says
Well, I was all wound up to tell you the story of when I tried drinking some ouzo one night, which did not go so well, by the way. Ah, but then I found that orzo is not ouzo. Therefore, never mind. I will be expecting a delivery of those ribs by noon tomorrow, though. GET ON IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ela@GrayApron says
Oh mine! I would eat those for lunch today!
Barbara says
What a marvelous plate of food, Catherine! I love everything about it. The ribs look delicious! So fun to see orzo used with your dish; I always forget I have some in the pantry!
Comedy Plus says
This looks like a fabulous dinner idea. Fabulous.
Have a terrific day Catherine. ♥♥♥
Brigette says
These look fabulous!
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine, Well this one is going in my file to make for dinner. You always push the button to one more. I never would have thought to add the beans and the zucchini. This dish looks really, really, amazing. Love the ribs mixed in with the sauce. It always makes the sauce taste sweeter. Boy, your house must have smelled wonderful while it was cooking. Plus I love the idea of the orzo, instead of pasta or rice. Great job, and yes I have done that many times, set out with a plan for dinner and then turn the whole thing around. Thank you for sharing, I hope that your weekend is filled with blessings, Enjoy! Dottie 🙂
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Sign me up! I'm ready for dinner... Country pork ribs are one of my favorites. They are juicy and flavorful and always tender too. This is great looking entree! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Pam says
Yum----I'm drooling, Catherine! The ribs have to be delicious and with orzo, heavenly! I've never added beans to the sauce and will have to try that. You're cooking is amazing and I wish I lived next door! Hugs
Pam says
That is "your" cooking and I really want to live next door! 🙂
~Nee~ says
Hi Catherine ,
I was searching my brain for a great Sunday meal and here it is , boy is my family going to be happy , thanks so much for sharing . Have a blessed weekend with your family ~~Nee~~ ;- D
Annalisa B says
E' un piatto molto molto gustoso Catherine!!!!!
Ti auguro un buon fine settimana cara amica! 🙂
JessicaJ says
Oooh Catherine! I love ribs and I love orzo. Together sounds like the perfect combination! Have a great weekend! 🙂
speedy70 says
Quanto mi piacciono, ghiottissime!!!!!
Hootin' Anni says
Mouth watering...and delicious I am sure!!!!
tanna says
Oh, my. goodness!!!! This is amazing! A perfect fall dinner! Thank you, Catherine. I see this one in my near future! blessings ~ tanna
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
Sounds like a delicious dinner Catherine! So wonderful for this time of the year!
Choc Chip Uru says
Wow these ribs look so hearty and delicious!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Lorraine Hebler says
A delicious looking meal so very perfect for cooler temperature days!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
A really hearty and flavourful meal, Catherine.
Kitty says
Oh Catherine, what a wonderful, comforting meal. I love that you used orzo for this dish. I'm out of that ingredient and will need to get some soon. Thanks for sharing a lovely recipe.
Culinary Flavors says
Perfectly cooked ribs! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All posts get pinned on our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr! I hope to see you there!
Elizabeth Lund says
Everytime I come here I am struck by this site! So striking and different. It really sets you apart. The food looks so yummy! Thank you for stopping by Merry Monday!! Thanks for linking and be sure to come back next week!
Diane Balch says
Great looking ribs... but as always I love your meals. Thanks for bringing this to Weekend Bites.
Nicole says
You had me at ribs. That's one of my favorite types of meat. Thanks for sharing these on #yuckstopshere link up. Please come share more with us next week.
Michelle says
My goodness, what a fantastic dish for Sunday supper. Now that fall has come around (at least for now), I've been craving hearty foods like this. Thank you for sharing.