Description
This Manestra One-Pot Orzo with Roasted Red Pepper Cream is a vibrant and easy Italian-inspired dish. It’s a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g (2 cups) Orzo Pasta
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Olive Oil
- 150g (1 cup) Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 70g (½ cup) Carrot, diced
- 50g (½ cup) Celery, diced
- 30g (2 tbsp) Tomato Paste
- 400g (14 oz) Crushed Tomatoes
- 800ml (3 ⅓ cups) Vegetable Broth
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 300g (1 ½ cups) Roasted Red Peppers, pureed
- 200ml (¾ cup) Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 30g (2 tbsp) Toasted Pine Nuts
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil, sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Bloom Garlic & Paste: Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Liquids & Season: Pour in tomatoes, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Cook Orzo: Add orzo, reduce heat, simmer for 12-14 minutes until al dente.
- Prepare Red Pepper Cream: Combine red pepper purée, cream, and lemon zest; heat gently.
- Combine & Finish: Stir half of the red pepper cream into the orzo.
- Plate & Garnish: Plate orzo, drizzle with remaining cream, and garnish with pine nuts and parsley.
Notes
Roasting the red peppers is key for a smoky-sweet flavor. Adjust cream amount to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: orzo,pasta,one-pot,italian,vegetarian,red pepper,comfort food,easy,weeknight