Tomato and Basil Orzo One-Pot with Mozzarella
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Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes
- 300 g orzo
- 600 ml vegetable stock
- 10 g fresh basil leaves
- 125 g mozzarella
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 402 kcal
- Protein
- 16.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 58 g
- of which sugars
- 5.4 g
- Fat
- 11.1 g
- of which saturates
- 5 g
- Fibre
- 3.7 g
- Salt
- 1.46 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan and cook the crushed garlic for 1 minute.
- 2
Chop the tomatoes and add to the pan with the orzo, stirring for 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
- 4
Tear the mozzarella and stir most of it through the orzo until melting.
- 5
Scatter with the torn basil leaves and the remaining mozzarella.
- 6
Season and serve immediately.
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