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cheesy orzo w roasted tomatoes

Cheesy Orzo with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Anna Chwistek
A creamy and satisfying orzo dish, topped with roasted cherry tomatoes for a perfect sweet-tart balance with salty Parmesan. It looks like risotto, tastes like stovetop mac and cheese, and is ready in just 20 minutes—making it a perfect weeknight winner.
4.80 from 15 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Pasta | Rice | Barley
Cuisine European
Servings 4
Calories 502 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g/11 oz orzo
  • 400 g/14 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 70 g/2.5 oz grated Parmesan
  • 1 ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp pine nuts
  • salt + black pepper to taste
  • 4 thyme sprigs for serving
  • crushed red pepper flakes for serving
  • flaky salt for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
  • Place the cherry tomatoes in a baking sheet, sprinkle with 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Slide into the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick skillet or Dutch oven over high heat. Add pine nuts and toast until golden, about 1 minute. Remove from skillet.
  • Lower the heat, add the remaining oil, garlic and shallot, cook until soft, about 1 minute.
  • Add orzo, stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in vegetable broth and milk. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes or according to package instructions. Add a splash of water if the orzo looks too dry.
  • Stir in Parmesan. Taste, and adjust salt and black pepper.
  • Top with roasted cherry tomatoes and their released juices. Sprinkle with flaky salt and red pepper flakes. Serve with toasted pine nuts, enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 16gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 898mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g
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