Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Tomato Orzo, a delightful dish that marries tender orzo pasta with a rich and creamy tomato sauce. This Italian-American favorite is perfect for a cozy dinner or as a satisfying side dish. With a hint of garlic and onion, finished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, this recipe brings warmth to your table in just 30 minutes. It’s an easy-to-make meal that promises to please every palate.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Mix in orzo, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
- Off heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 674mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg