35-Minute Pesto Orzo Bake – Cheesy Comfort You Crave
A simple and flavorful pasta dish combining orzo with homemade pesto, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook orzo according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Mix the pesto with the cooked orzo.
- Fold in cherry tomatoes.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
Notes
- Use gluten-free orzo if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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