Creamy Tomato Orzo

Name: Creamy Tomato Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large shallot (diced ); 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed); 3 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 cup orzo; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups vegetable stock (substitute chicken broth or water ); 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese; 1/4 cup fresh basil (thinly sliced); fresh basil; Parmesan cheese (optional )

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This creamy tomato orzo with basil and mascarpone is a simple, one pot meal that you can enjoy on its own or as an easy side dish for roasted chicken or seared salmon! It's also a great way to use up all those summer cherry tomatoes!

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:19:02 GMT