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orzo

Delicious and quick orzo pasta with zucchini and tomato, perfect as a side dish or light main course.
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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 (1/4-inch dice)
  • 1 small plum tomato (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (smashed and finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese fresh grated

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced zucchini and tomatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  4. Add cooked orzo to the skillet. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the mixture.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is versatile and can be customized with your favorite herbs or additional vegetables.