Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil Orzo

4.50 from 2 votes

Prep Time5

Cook Time50

Total Time55

Course: 50 of our Best Easy Pasta Recipes

Keyword: easy dinner, orzo, roasted garlic

Servings:

Author: Sweet Basil

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently until coated and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
10 Ounces Cherry Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan with a high lip on medium heat and add the minced/finely chopped garlic. Cook until fragrant and soft but do not let it burn.
4 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 6 Cloves Garlic
Add the butter to the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low heat. Allow the butter to melt.
2 teaspoons Butter
Add the orzo, and mix well. Stir continuously until the pasta is lightly golden brown, about 4 minutes.
1 3/4 Cups Orzo
Add the lemon juice, white wine, salt and a pinch of pepper and allow to cook for a few minutes.
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, 1 Tablespoon White Wine, 3/4 teaspoon Salt, Pinch Pepper
Pour in the chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and let simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
1 Cup Chicken Stock, 2 1/4 Cups Water
Remove the tomatoes from the oven and add to the orzo, stir and add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in the basil and sprinkle with parmesan, chili flakes and pine nuts.
1 Handful Basil Leaves, Parmesan Cheese, Red Pepper Flakes, Pine Nuts