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orzo

Delicious and easy-to-make orzo pasta with zucchini and tomato, perfect for a quick side dish or light main course.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 oz uncooked orzo pasta
  • 0.5 large zucchini diced
  • 1 small plum or Campari tomato diced
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente.
  2. Reserve about 0.5 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain orzo and set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic in olive oil 1 minute until fragrant. Add diced zucchini and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked orzo to the sautéed vegetables. Stir well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to keep it moist.
  5. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick dinner or side dish with grilled proteins.