5 from 3 votes
Baked Orzo Recipe
This cheesy Baked Orzo Recipe is full of Italian-flavored goodness. Add some spinach and a protein to make it a full meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
372 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced, small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce (canned is fine)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for 2 minutes, then add vegetable broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the orzo mixture to a casserole dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Season with basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
1159mg
(48%)
Potassium
363mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
283mg
(28%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1159mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.