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orzo

A delicious and simple orzo pasta dish with zucchini and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a quick meal.
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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 zucchini 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 small plum or Campari tomato diced
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste kosher salt and fresh pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh grated Parmesan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the orzo pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add diced zucchini and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked orzo to the skillet. Stir to combine, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to loosen the mixture.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.

Notes

This dish can be served as a side or a light main course. Feel free to add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.