Name: Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5 oz orzo pasta; ½ large zucchini; 1 small plum or campari tomato; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; kosher salt and fresh pepper; ¼ cup parmesan or pecorino

How To Make Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato

Like any other pasta, orzo gives a delicious dish when cooked with zucchini and tomato. For the best experience, sprinkle with grated cheese on top!

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

5ozorzo pasta,uncooked
½large zucchini,¼-inch dice
1small plum or campari tomato,diced
2garlic cloves,smashed and finely chopped
1tbspextra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and fresh pepper,to taste
¼cupparmesan or pecorino,fresh grated

Instructions

Cook pasta in large pot of salted water as directed for al dente.
Reserve about ½ cup of liquid before draining. Drain orzo in a colander and add the oil to the pot.
Saute garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the zucchini and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until tender.
Add the cooked orzo and stir to combine all. Add some of the reserved liquid as needed so pasta isn’t dry.
Add freshly grated cheese and stir.