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Creamy tomato mozzarella baked orzo
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 557 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) tomatoes I used fresh cherry tomatoes but canned can be used too
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 fresh garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 500 g (1lb) orzo Other pasta rice can be substituted
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 4 cups stock/broth
- 1 cup heavy cream/whipping cream.
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
- In a baking dish, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Bake the tomatoes for 10 minutes until they're starting to burst.
- Add the fresh basil and orzo then pour in the stock/broth. Place back into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and pour in the cream then stir through the orzo and add the mozzarella.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the orzo is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
557kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
1186mg
(49%)
Potassium
576mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1076IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
374mg
(37%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1186mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1076IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 374mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.