One Pot Pasta Orzo
A quick and easy one pot pasta orzo recipe that combines tender orzo pasta with savory ingredients for a delicious, comforting meal made in just one pot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small 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 sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the orzo pasta to the pot and stir to coat with the oil, onion, and garlic.
Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juice.
Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
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 over the pasta and serve immediately.