Orzo Primavera Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Orzo Primavera Recipe). Fresh, al dente vegetables and orzo with a creamy tomato and Parmesan sauce makes a fantastic side dish. This primavera is a good base recipe that you can tweak with other seasonal vegetables, or freshen up with fresh lemon juice or white wine.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Orzo Primavera Recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoons kosher salt

divided

1 ⅓ cups uncooked orzo pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 red bell pepper

chopped

1 carrot

cut into thin slices

1 medium onion

chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 medium zucchini

cut into bite-sized pieces

1 medium yellow squash

cut into bite-sized pieces

½ cup chicken broth

½ cup tomato sauce

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons half-and-half

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil; add 2 teaspoons salt. Cook orzo in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite 6 to 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add bell pepper and saute for 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add carrot onion and garlic. Saute until carrot begins to soften 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and summer squash; cook for 1 minute more. Increase heat to high and add broth tomato sauce remaining salt and pepper. Cook until sauce comes to a simmer about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

Step 3

Add orzo to the sauce and mix well. Remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half followed by Parmesan cheese. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information

Orzo Primavera Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 253.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.4g 21%

Carbohydrates: 41.3g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 3.7g 15%

Sugars: 5.4g

Fat: 5.7g 9%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 8.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 2554.6IU 51%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 37.2mg 62%

Folate: 129.7mcg 32%

Calcium: 111.8mg 11%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 48.3mg 17%

Potassium: 405.5mg 11%

Sodium: 1602.7mg 64%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 51.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.