Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Orzo is a delightful and comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of tomatoes and fresh basil with creamy orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a separate pan, sauté garlic in a little olive oil until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Add the cooked orzo to the tomato mixture and stir in the fresh basil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Basil Orzo, Orzo Recipe, Vegetarian Pasta Dish