Broccoli Orzo Bake
This Broccoli Orzo Bake is a delicious vegetarian pasta recipe that’s so easy to make and is all thrown together in one pan.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Family Food
Servings: 4
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1 Onion Peeled and chopped
- 300 g Broccoli If cooking for 4 people, just use a whole head, the weight is a guide! Cut into small chunks
- 2 Cloves of garlic Peeled and chopped
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 300 g Orzo
- 500 ml Vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp Pesto
- 200 g Peas
- 75 g Grated cheese
Preheat the oven to 200C.
In a roasting tin put the oil, onion, broccoli, garlic, paprika and salt and pepper. Toss everything so it's all coated. Bake for 10 minutes.
Add the orzo, pesto and stock. Mix well, cover with a lid (or tin foil). Bake for another 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven add the peas, mix in and sprinkle the cheese over. Bake for a further 5 minutes, uncovered.
Check that the orzo is cooked through and serve.
To make on the hob:
Heat oil in sauté pan and add onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until softened.
Add in the broccoli, paprika, salt, pepper, orzo and vegetable stock.
Bring to a simmer, cover with lid and cook for 15 minutes over a low heat. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick.
When the orzo is soft, stir in the pesto and the peas.
Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and place under the grill for 5 minutes until golden.
Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2180IU | Vitamin C: 158mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 3mg