Orzo Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Ready In

Recipe: #41963

December 12, 2023

Categories: Cheese, Parmesan, Orzo, more



"Orzo is also known as Risoni pasta. Get this meal on the table in less than 20 minutes!"

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (215.4 g)
  • Calories 578.7
  • Total Fat - 24.6 g
  • Saturated Fat - 10.8 g
  • Cholesterol - 7.9 mg
  • Sodium - 522.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 80.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.8 g
  • Sugars - 29.7 g
  • Protein - 11.8 g
  • Calcium - 671.5 mg
  • Iron - 0.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 12.4 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the orzo and cook according to the package directions (usually 8 to 10 minutes).

Step 2

Before draining the cooked orzo, reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water (use this to make the sauce).

Step 3

Add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to a large, deep skillet. Turn to medium heat.

Step 4

When the oil bubbles around the garlic, add the cooked orzo pasta, tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Pour in two tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and cook, stirring often, for one minute. Over the minute, the sauce should begin to coat the pasta. If it seems dry, add a splash more of the reserved pasta water and cook a few more seconds.

Step 6

Taste for seasoning and adjust with a bit of salt if needed.

Step 7

Serve with extra basil, parmesan, and fresh ground black pepper on top.

Tips


No special items needed.

2 Reviews

MsPia

I had it as a main dish for lunch. It was delicious! Fresh cherry tomatoes from the market bursting with flavor with every bite.

5.0

review by:
(9 Jun 2024)

TeresaS

I love orzo ...it's like having big pieces of rice but it taste like pasta...I used cherry tomatoes cut in half and we got a nice burst of tomato flavor when we bit into them...the fresh basil and the red pepper flakes just brings it altogether for a delicious side dish which we had with our evening meal...thanks for sharing your recipe...made for "Billboard" tag game...

5.0

review by:
(9 Feb 2024)

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