Creamy Tomato Parmesan Orzo
One-pan silky orzo simmered in tomato, garlic, and broth then enriched with parmesan for a risotto-like weeknight side or base.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
one-pansidequick
Ingredients
1cuporzo pasta
1tbspolive oil
2clovegarlic, minced
2tbsptomato paste
2 1/4cupvegetable broth
1/2cupparmesan, finely grated
1/2tspsalt
1/4tspblack pepper
Nutrition
Calories
310
78 per serving
Protein
11g
22% DV
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
1
Warm oil in saucepan medium heat; sauté garlic 30 seconds.
2
Stir in tomato paste; cook until darker brick red ~1 minute.
3
Add dry orzo; toast 1 minute stirring.
4
Pour in broth, salt, pepper; simmer gently 10–11 minutes stirring occasionally until orzo just tender and sauce creamy.
5
Off heat fold in parmesan until glossy; rest 2 minutes to thicken; serve.