Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato
Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato is a quick and easy side dish that goes great with chicken, pork chops, or double the portion and enjoy it as a main dish.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 5 oz uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 large zucchini (1/4-inch dice (5 ounces total))
- 1 small plum or Campari tomato (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed and finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino
Steps
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Cook pasta in large pot of salted water as directed for al dente.
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Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining. Drain orzo in a colander and add the oil to the pot.
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Saute garlic 1 minute, until fragrant, add the zucchini and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and mix well. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add the cooked orzo and stir to combine all. Add some of the reserved liquid as needed so pasta isn't dry.
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Add freshly grated cheese and stir.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories1447% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$0.07
Per Serving
$0.02/serving
🏠 Save ~$0.15 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (14% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| uncooked orzo pasta | 5 oz | - | - |
| zucchini | 0.5 large | - | - |
| plum or Campari tomato | 1 small | $0.75/kg | $0.07 |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste | - | - | - |
| fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino | 0.25 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Skinnytaste
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