Country Ribs and Orzo
By: Lady Catherine ...
Published: Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 10:13pm

Ingredients




For the Sauce:
29 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 zucchini – sliced
½ onion – sliced
19 oz. can cannellini beans – rinsed and drained
4 garlic cloves – chopped
¾ cup water plus tsp. Vegeta seasoning
½ cup fresh basil – chopped
Juice of ½ lemon
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ tsp. dried oregano
¼ tsp. salt
pinch of sugar
¼ 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:
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. brown sugar
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. dried oregano
2 tbs. olive oil
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. brown sugar
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. dried oregano
2 tbs. olive oil

Preparation

1 For the Country Style Pork Ribs: 2 Preheat Oven 300 degrees. 3 Adjust the seasonings to taste and the amount of pork ribs being prepared. 4 Combine all of the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl. 5 Rub the meat with the mixture and place in a baking dish. 6 Bake: 1¼ to 1½ hours 7 Prepare the Orzo as directed; close to the time when the ribs will be ready. 8 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. 9 Finish the dish by topping with the ribs and a drizzle of olive oil and serve.