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Orzo with Zucchini
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Orzo with Zucchini

Author: Marinka
A creamy side dish or simple vegetarian main, made in under 20 minutes. Orzo with Zucchini is summer comfort food. DELICIOUS, EASY, QUICK.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 zucchini
  • 4 ounces orzo
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Bring water and salt to a boil and add the orzo. Cooking time according to packaging (somewhere between 8-10 minutes).
  • Chop 1/2 onion and grate the zucchini (skin-on).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and add the onion, cook until brown and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini and cook a few more minutes. Add salt and pepper.
  • Add the cream and the Parmesan cheese and mix.
  • Drain the pasta and keep 1/2 cup of pasta water. In case you want to make the dish a little thinner.
  • Add the orzo to the onion-zucchini mixture.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the Orzo with zucchini over 2 bowls, sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 424mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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