Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato
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Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato
Description
The recipe cooks orzo pasta al dente in salted water, then sautés finely chopped garlic briefly before adding diced zucchini and tomatoes to soften slightly while maintaining texture. Seasoning with salt and pepper enhances the natural flavors, and tossing the cooked orzo back into the pan with olive oil integrates everything gently. The addition of grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese provides a savory finish and creamy mouthfeel without heaviness.
With its fresh vegetable components and mild seasoning, the dish offers subtle sweet and savory notes and a tender but slightly firm texture from the pasta. This dish is well suited as a warm side to complement proteins or as a simple vegetarian main, light yet satisfying in flavor and composition.
Ingredients
- 5 oz orzo pasta uncooked
- 1/2 zucchini 1/4-inch dice (5 ounces total, large
- 1 plum tomato diced, small, or Campari tomato
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed and finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt fresh, to taste
- black pepper fresh, to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated, or Pecorino cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in large pot of salted water as directed for al dente.
- Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining. Drain orzo in a colander and add the oil to the pot.
- Saute garlic 1 minute, until fragrant, add the zucchini and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and mix well. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the cooked orzo and stir to combine all. Add some of the reserved liquid as needed so pasta isn't dry.
- Add freshly grated cheese and stir.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 5.5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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