Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 332.9
- Total Fat: 15.7 g
- Cholesterol: 24.0 mg
- Sodium: 479.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 12.4 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella calories by ingredient
Introduction
Toasted orzo pasta is tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil and fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese Toasted orzo pasta is tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil and fresh buffalo mozzarella cheeseNumber of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 cup fresh mozzarella, drained and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Drain fresh mozzarella on paper towels. Cut to desired size (1/4 inch) and sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add the orzo pasta and saute until lightly browned, stirring a few times (3 minutes). Add the shallot and cook about 2 more minutes. Add 1 clove of garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring up to boil, then lower heat to low and cover. Simmer for 12-14 minutes until orzo is done.
In mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, half of the chopped basil, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
Spoon the cooked orzo into a serving bowl. Top with the tomato mixture, and cheese, then sprinkle remaining basil over top.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DCAPLAN.
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add the orzo pasta and saute until lightly browned, stirring a few times (3 minutes). Add the shallot and cook about 2 more minutes. Add 1 clove of garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring up to boil, then lower heat to low and cover. Simmer for 12-14 minutes until orzo is done.
In mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, half of the chopped basil, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
Spoon the cooked orzo into a serving bowl. Top with the tomato mixture, and cheese, then sprinkle remaining basil over top.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DCAPLAN.