One Pan Tomato Basil Baked Orzo
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One Pan Tomato Basil Baked Orzo
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Cozy one pan tomato basil baked orzo made with gorgeous burst cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, and layers of mozzarella cheese. This easy baked orzo recipe is wonderful on its own and delicious with your fav proteins mixed right in. Kid-friendly and perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups spinach chopped
- ¼ cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup Tomato Basil Sauce or your favorite pasta sauce
- 2 ½ cups water or broth
- 1 pound orzo
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- basil fresh, julienned, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add the onion, tomatoes, garlic, and salt and saute until tomatoes begin to break down and release their juices, 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach, pesto, tomato basil sauce, water/broth and mix until well combined. Next, add the orzo, salt, and italian seasoning and stir until well combined.
- Bake uncovered until the liquid is mostly absorbed and pasta is cooked though, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and stir ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese into the orzo. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top. Place the skillet back in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, 5 minutes. Switch oven to the broiler, and broil until the cheese is slightly golden in places, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
- See the full post for tips, tricks, and ways to add your favorite proteins!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
430cal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
52.8g
(18%)
Protein
16.9g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7.3g
(37%)
Fiber
10.7g
(43%)
Sugar
7.7g
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 430cal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 52.8g | 18% |
| Protein | 16.9g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3g | 37% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 43% |
| Sugar | 7.7g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
46 reviews
Excellent
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