Name: Barilla One-Pot Orzo Pasta Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Orzo pasta; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 small white onion, diced; 2 small zucchinis, sliced; 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 sprigs thyme; To taste Salt and black pepper; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 handfuls spinach; 2 garlic cloves, grated; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 handful fresh basil, chopped

Barilla One-Pot Orzo Pasta Bake

1 hours 10 minutes

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This scrumptious Barilla One-Pot Orzo Pasta Bake recipe by Jamie Milne from @everything_delish blends earthy mushrooms, sweet cherry tomatoes and delightfully al dente Barilla Orzo pasta, topped with a bubbling crust of mozzarella and parmesan cheese. With simple steps and fresh Italian ingredients, this is the ultimate one-pot dish to toss into the oven for a family meal or dinner party!

One-Pot Recipes

Ingredients

6 servings

1 boxBarilla Orzo pasta

1 cupcherry tomatoes

1 smallwhite onion, diced

2 smallzucchinis, sliced

2 cupscremini mushrooms, sliced

2 tbspolive oil

2sprigs thyme

To tasteSalt and black pepper

4 cupsvegetable broth

2 handfulsspinach

2garlic cloves, grated

1/2 cupParmesan cheese, grated

1 1/2 cupsMozzarella cheese, shredded

1 handfulfresh basil, chopped

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Add tomatoes, onion, zucchini, garlic and mushrooms to a large baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over top, season with fresh thyme, salt and pepper, and mix together until veggies are evenly coated. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes.

Step 2

Remove baking dish and add in Barilla Orzo pasta and veggie broth. Mix together and place baking dish back into the oven for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Add in spinach, mix together and place back into oven for 8-10 minutes. Top with parmesan and shredded mozzarella. Place back into the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted. Broil for 2-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and has a bit of colour.

Step 4

Remove from oven and top with fresh basil to serve.

Orzo

Orzo is a small, rice-like pasta that adds Mediterranean flair to any dish. Its versatility shines in soups and salads, making it a go-to option for Canadian cooks looking to infuse their meals with a touch of premium, Mediterranean charm.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

9 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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