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Roasted Tomato Orzo

Roasted Tomato Orzo

Roasted Tomato Orzo is a simple and flavorful pasta dish made with tender orzo, sweet roasted tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. It's an easy, comforting recipe that works perfectly as a light main course or a delicious side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or baking dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl or serving bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Tomatoes

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

For the Orzo

  • 1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 4 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley

For Topping

  • Extra Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Drizzle of olive oil optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat the oven

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or baking dish.

Step 2: Season the tomatoes

  • Add the cherry tomatoes to the baking sheet. Toss them with olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

Step 3: Roast the tomatoes

  • Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft, wrinkled, and starting to release their juices.

Step 4: Cook the orzo

  • While the tomatoes roast, bring water or broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook according to the package directions, usually 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain well.

Step 5: Mix the orzo

  • Add the cooked orzo to a large bowl. Stir in olive oil or butter, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.

Step 6: Add roasted tomatoes

  • Pour the roasted tomatoes and all their juices into the orzo. Stir gently so the tomatoes coat the pasta without breaking apart too much.

Step 7: Finish and serve

  • Add fresh basil or parsley. Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or Parmesan if needed. Serve warm.
Keyword Roasted Tomato Orzo