orzo with tomatoes basil and gorgonzola
Recipes
Noodles & Pasta
Orzo with Tomatoes Basil and Gorgonzola
Creamy orzo dish with tangy Gorgonzola cheese, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil. A flavorful side or meatless main packed with Mediterranean taste.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 12 leaves fresh basil, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese, or to taste
Directions
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the orzo pasta; cook and stir until the orzo has lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add 1 clove of garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cover; simmer until the orzo is tender yet still a little firm to the bite, 12 to 14 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, 1/2 of the fresh basil, garlic, and remaining olive oil.
- Spoon the cooked orzo into a serving bowl. Top with tomato mixture, and sprinkle with Gorgonzola and remaining basil.
