Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of creamy tomato basil orzo, where tangy tomatoes and fragrant basil come together in perfect harmony. This delightful dish, ready in under 30 minutes, is not only visually appealing but also a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden.
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in orzo and two cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about eight minutes until al dente.
- Reduce heat further; mix in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Fold in torn basil just before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg