One Pan Zucchini and Eggplant Orzo Bake

For this recipe, combine Orzo, tomato sauce, pork and eggplant, then cook in one pan. Cover it with soft Zucchini, feta and mozzarella and bake it in the oven.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cut the eggplant, zucchini and onion

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees

Step 3

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a deep large pan.

Step 4

Add zucchini, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, salt, pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Step 5

Sauté over medium heat for 1 minut, then cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the pan. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Step 7

In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add pork mince and cook until lightly browned, add the remaining garlic, onion and eggplant.

Step 8

Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, on medium-low heat.

Step 9

Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika and thyme

Step 10

Stir in the tomatoes, add the passata and chicken broth.

Step 11

Then stir in the orzo, bring to a boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 10 minutes or until the orzo is al dente and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step 12

Stir from time to time with a wooden spoon.

Step 13

Turn off the heat, crumble the feta cheese on top of the orzo, without stirring

Step 14

Top with zucchini and sprinkle the cubed mozzarella.

Step 15

Transfer to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve.

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