Description
A simple and delicious one-pot dish featuring creamy tomato and basil orzo, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the orzo and toast for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg