Baked Orzo with Zucchini
Course
Appetizer
,
Main Dish
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
Prep Time
6
Servings
5
Minutes
Cook Time
20
Minutes
Servings
Prep Time
6
Servings
5
Minutes
Cook Time
20
Minutes
Ingredients
2
Cups
Dried tri-colored or Plain Orzo
You can also try it with some other variety of pasta.
2
Tablespoon
Ekin Olive Oil
2
Tablespoon
garlic
Minced
1
Large
Leek
Sliced
2
Zucchini
Thinly Sliced
1
Cup
Chunky Marinara Sauce
2
Cup
Mozarella
Shredded
1/2
Cup
Parmesan cheese
Grated
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly oil heatproof baking dish.
Heat water in covered saucepan. When at a rapid boil, cook orzo until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic, leeks and zucchini slices for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
Drain orzo and place in baking dish. Stir in marinara sauce, salt and pepper and spice mix. Top with half the cheese.
Arrange zucchini and leek slices on top of orzo, and top with remaining mozzarella.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until mozzarella melts. During last 5 minutes, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.