Baked Orzo With Shrimp, Tomato Sauce, And Feta

Name: Baked Orzo With Shrimp, Tomato Sauce, And Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red chili pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 lb orzo pasta; 1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other oil-cured olives, pitted and chopped; 1 lb feta cheese, patted dry and crumbled (3 cups)

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 lb orzo pasta
1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup other oil-cured olives, pitted and chopped
1 lb feta cheese, patted dry and crumbled (3 cups)

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Cook onion, garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes in 1 tablespoon oil in a 4 quart pot over moderately high heat, stirring, until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
4
Stir in tomatoes and salt and reduce heat, and simmer briskly, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
5
Stir shrimp into sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
6
While sauce and shrimp are cooking, cook orzo in a 6 quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
7
Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain in a sieve.
8
Return orzo to pot and toss with remaining tablespoon oil.
9
Stir in sauce with shrimp and reserved cooking water, then add olives and salt and pepper, to taste.
10
Spoon 1/2 of pasta into an oiled 13 X 9 by 2 inch glass baking dish, then sprinkle with 1/2 of the feta.
11
Top with remaining pasta and feta, then bake in middle of the oven, uncovered, until cheese is slightly melted and pasta is heated through, about 10-15 minutes.

1394

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red chili pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Baked Orzo With Shrimp, Tomato Sauce, And Feta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!