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One Pot Mediterranean Orzo Pasta

With just one pot and 30 minutes, you can have a complete meal on the table that’s loaded with flavor and full of veggies thanks to this One Pot Mediterranean Orzo Pasta! Serve it on its own for a filling plant-based dish. Or, add your favorite protein for a hearty feast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, greek, Italian, Mediterranean, middle eastern
Keyword: baked pasta, easy pasta recipe, greek pasta, healthy pasta recipe, italian pasta, one pot pasta, orzo pasta
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 (14 ounce) canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt more or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup Italian parsley chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth or broth of choice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, add the uncooked orzo, olives, red onion, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, diced tomatoes, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, and broth.
    16 ounces uncooked orzo pasta, 1 cup kalamata olives, 1 red onion, juice of 1/2 a lemon, zest of 1 lemon, 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 (14 ounce) canned diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 3/4 cup Italian parsley, 3 cups chicken broth
  • Bring the ingredients to a boil. Then, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 12-14 minutes or until pasta is soft and the broth has evaporated.
  • As soon as the pasta is cooked add the cream, cheeses, and parsley. Stir until combined. Serve immediately.
    1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup feta cheese

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1854mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 2mg