Orzo a La Melanie Recipe

Name: Orzo a La Melanie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and diced; 1 carrot, cut into thin strips; 4 green onions, cleaned and chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 yellow squash, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 tomatoes, diced; ½ cup tomato sauce; ½ cup chicken stock; 3 tablespoons light cream; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup orzo pasta
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and diced
1 carrot, cut into thin strips
4 green onions, cleaned and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 yellow squash, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 tomatoes, diced
½ cup tomato sauce
½ cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons light cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Cook orzo with salt according to packet instructions.
2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
3
Saute red pepper and carrot on a low heat for 10 minutes until softened.
4
Increase heat to medium and add green onions and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add the squash, zucchini and tomato and cook for a couple of minutes more.
6
Add the tomato sauce and stock.
7
When the sauce comes to a simmer, turn heat to low and stir.
8
Stir in the drained orzo.
9
Stir in the cream.
10
Stir in parmesan cheese.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Add salt and pepper to taste.
13
Can be served immediately, or at room temperature.

476

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orzo pasta, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and diced, and more.

Yes, Orzo a La Melanie falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Orzo a La Melanie

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Variations & substitutions

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