Baked Orzo with Zucchini
30 MINUTES OR LESSThis simple dish comes together in minutes and calls for a light soup or tossed green salad and hot Italian bread with olive oil for dunking. It also makes a great buffet party dish, as it can feed a group when served with other fare.
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30 MINUTES OR LESSThis simple dish comes together in minutes and calls for a light soup or tossed green salad and hot Italian bread with olive oil for dunking. It also makes a great buffet party dish, as it can feed a group when served with other fare.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried tri-colored or plain orzo
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 tsps. minced garlic
- 1 large leek, thinly sliced
- 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chunky marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded, low-fat mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
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.
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Nutrition Information
- Calories 440
- Carbohydrate Content 42 g
- Cholesterol Content 25 mg
- Fat Content 18 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 20 g
- Saturated Fat Content 7 g
- Sodium Content 780 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g