No, risoni is not starchy enough. You will end up with a pilaf.

it is pasta that lookes like rice

Orzo is another name for risoni, so yes, orzo and risoni are the same thing.

The above answer I do not think is correct!!

Orzo is the word meaning "Barley" Riso means "Rice"

They are completely different sizes Orzo is much bigger than riso

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As long as it don't have any oils. If you eat alot of it you may gain weight because it has alot of carbs.

Here's one way to cook it! --Risoni Pasta Salad-- Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1½ cups risoni pasta 1 tomato, chopped 1 small Lebanese cucumber, chopped 1 small carrot, grated ½ cup finely sliced ham 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce Method: Bring medium saucepan of water to the boil. Add the risoni and cook until al dente. Drain and let cool. Lightly stir through tomato, cucumber, carrot and ham. Mix orange juice and sweet chilli sauce together and combine with pasta.