One Pot Pasta Orzo
A quick and easy one pot pasta orzo recipe that combines tender orzo pasta with flavorful ingredients in a single pot for minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup orzo pasta
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the orzo pasta, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.