
By maplevinekitchen.com
Creamy Tomato Orzo Recipe
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:20min
This one-pot creamy tomato orzo is cozy, simple, and surprisingly luxurious. Everything simmers together until the orzo is tender and coated in a silky tomato-Parmesan cream sauce. Think risotto vibes but with way less effort. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or as a dinner party side dish.
Updated at: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:06:09 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
44
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories324.5 kcal (16%)
Total Fat18.3 g (26%)
Carbs30.2 g (12%)
Sugars7.2 g (8%)
Protein8.8 g (18%)
Sodium678.2 mg (34%)
Fiber5.8 g (21%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

1 cupshallots
finely diced

½ teaspoonsalt
more to taste

½ teaspoonfresh ground black pepper

1 ½ cupsorzo pasta

3cloves garlic
minced

2 cupstomatoes
finely chopped fresh ripe diced tomatoes

3 tablespoonstomato paste

½ cupdry white wine

¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
optional

3 cupsvegetable broth
or chicken broth

1 teaspoonitalian seasoning

½ cupheavy cream
or half-and-half

½ cupParmesan cheese
freshly grated, authentic Parmigiano Reggiano is best

fresh basil leaves
for garnish
Instructions
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