Vegetarian

Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella is for Dinner.

Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella takes 25 minutes to cook.

Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella are:

2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 cup fresh mozzarella, drained and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella:

Drain fresh mozzarella on paper towels. Cut to desired size (1/4 inch) and sprinkle with fresh ground pepper.Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add the orzo pasta and saute until lightly browned, stirring a few times (3 minutes). Add the shallot and cook about 2 more minutes. Add 1 clove of garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring up to boil, then lower heat to low and cover. Simmer for 12-14 minutes until orzo is done.In mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, half of the chopped basil, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tbsp olive oil.Spoon the cooked orzo into a serving bowl. Top with the tomato mixture, and cheese, then sprinkle remaining basil over top.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DCAPLAN.

The nutritional information for Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 332.9

• Total Fat: 15.7 g
• Cholesterol: 24.0 mg
• Sodium: 479.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 12.4 g

Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Orzo with Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella is Vegetarian