Marry Me Orzo (Dump & Bake!)

A creamy, comforting one-dish baked orzo with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach that requires minimal prep - just dump ingredients in a dish and bake!

american
italian

Nutrition

Provides moderate protein from cheese and pasta with healthy vegetables, though higher in saturated fat from heavy cream

Calories 480 kcal
Energy 2008 kJ
Protein 16 g
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 53 mg
Carbohydrate 70 g
Sugars 5 g
Dietary Fibre 5 g
Sodium 467 mg
*per serving
VegetarianPescatarianHalalKosherNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeEgg FreeSoy FreeShellfish FreeSugar FreeHigh Fibre

This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


pastadinnervegetarianmain courseone potcasseroleoven and roastingfamily friendly

Marry Me Orzo (Dump & Bake!)

Live Eat Learn (Sarah Bond)

6

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

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Ingredients
Orzo
1 pound Orzo 453 g
Broccoli Florets
3 cup Broccoli Florets cut into bite-sized pieces, 270 g
Vegetable Broth
3 cup Vegetable Broth 700 mL
Heavy Cream
1 cup Heavy Cream 236 mL
Sun-dried Tomatoes
0.5 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes packed in oil, roughly chopped, 30 g
Garlic
4 clove Garlic minced
Salt, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Oregano
0.5 teaspoon Salt, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Oregano ½ tsp of each
Ground Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika
0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika ¼ tsp of each
Parmesan Cheese
0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, 40 g
Spinach
2 handful Spinach fresh, roughly chopped
Basil
2 tablespoon Basil fresh, chopped

Equipment
Large casserole dish

Large casserole dish

Aluminum Foil

Aluminum Foil

Oven

Oven


Instructions
1
Prep:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large (9x13 inch or similar) casserole dish.
2
Dump:
To the prepared dish, dump in 1 lb orzo, 3 cups broccoli florets, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), ½ tsp each salt, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and ¼ tsp each ground black pepper, smoked paprika.
3
Bake:
Stir to combine then cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until orzo is al dente (mostly tender but still has a little firmness in the middle).
4
Stir Ins:
Stir in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 handfuls fresh spinach, and 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Orzo should be tender when finished.
5
Serve warm, topped with more fresh basil and parmesan, with crusty bread on the side!
Marry Me Orzo (Dump & Bake!)

Marry Me Orzo (Dump & Bake!)

Live Eat Learn (Sarah Bond)

6

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

A creamy, comforting one-dish baked orzo with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach that requires minimal prep - just dump ingredients in a dish and bake!

american
italian
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Ingredients
Orzo
1 pound Orzo 453 g
Broccoli Florets
3 cup Broccoli Florets cut into bite-sized pieces, 270 g
Vegetable Broth
3 cup Vegetable Broth 700 mL
Heavy Cream
1 cup Heavy Cream 236 mL
Sun-dried Tomatoes
0.5 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes packed in oil, roughly chopped, 30 g
Garlic
4 clove Garlic minced
Salt, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Oregano
0.5 teaspoon Salt, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Oregano ½ tsp of each
Ground Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika
0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika ¼ tsp of each
Parmesan Cheese
0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, 40 g
Spinach
2 handful Spinach fresh, roughly chopped
Basil
2 tablespoon Basil fresh, chopped

Equipment
Large casserole dish

Large casserole dish

Aluminum Foil

Aluminum Foil

Oven

Oven


Instructions
1
Prep:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large (9x13 inch or similar) casserole dish.
2
Dump:
To the prepared dish, dump in 1 lb orzo, 3 cups broccoli florets, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), ½ tsp each salt, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and ¼ tsp each ground black pepper, smoked paprika.
3
Bake:
Stir to combine then cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until orzo is al dente (mostly tender but still has a little firmness in the middle).
4
Stir Ins:
Stir in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 handfuls fresh spinach, and 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Orzo should be tender when finished.
5
Serve warm, topped with more fresh basil and parmesan, with crusty bread on the side!

pastadinnervegetarianmain courseone potcasseroleoven and roastingfamily friendly

Nutrition

Provides moderate protein from cheese and pasta with healthy vegetables, though higher in saturated fat from heavy cream

Calories 480 kcal
Energy 2008 kJ
Protein 16 g
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 53 mg
Carbohydrate 70 g
Sugars 5 g
Dietary Fibre 5 g
Sodium 467 mg
*per serving
VegetarianPescatarianHalalKosherNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeEgg FreeSoy FreeShellfish FreeSugar FreeHigh Fibre

This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.