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Orzo Pasta With Tomatoes And Parmesan
This baked orzo pasta has juicy roasted tomatoes and garlic with lots of parmesan cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 535 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1½ lb cherry tomatoes
- 1 garlic head
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2-4 chili peppers optional
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta about one cup raw orzo, 6 oz
- 1 teaspoon sugar level
- sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F / 220°C.
- Wash and quickly dry the cherry tomatoes and chilies. Peel the garlic. Add all to a medium size baking pan with ¼ cup of olive oil, a teaspoon of sugar and a pinch of sea salt. Add a few fresh basil leaves and a couple of chili peppers and toss to mix. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
- While the tomatoes roast, follow the packet instructions and cook the orzo al dente.
- Remove the tomatoes from the oven. Discard the chilies and basil. Transfer the garlic cloves to a plate and mash them with a fork.
- Return the garlic to the baking pan. Add the cooked orzo. Add most of the parmesan cheese, and save some for the top. Mix well and sprinkle a generous amount of grated cheese on top. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden.
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Notes
- Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.
Nutrition Information
Calories
535kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
561mg
(23%)
Potassium
590mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1458IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
430mg
(43%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 590mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1458IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 430mg | 43% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.