Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked orzo to the skillet, mixing well.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
