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Roasted Tomato Basil and Feta Orzo

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A comforting Mediterranean-style orzo dish made with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, fresh basil, and garlic, creating a simple yet flavorful one-pan meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth or reserved pasta water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and place cherry tomatoes on a baking tray.
  2. Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Roast until tomatoes are soft, blistered, and beginning to burst.
  4. Meanwhile, cook orzo in salted water until just tender. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
  5. Gently mash some roasted tomatoes on the tray to release their juices and form a light sauce.
  6. Mix the cooked orzo into the roasted tomatoes, adding reserved pasta water or broth if needed to loosen the texture.
  7. Fold in crumbled feta while the mixture is warm so it becomes slightly creamy.
  8. Stir in fresh basil, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Roasting tomatoes enhances their natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • Adding pasta water helps create a silkier, creamier sauce.
  • Feta should be added off heat to keep its texture creamy but not fully melted.
  • Can be served warm or at room temperature as a salad-style dish.
  • Customize with olives, spinach, or grilled protein for variation.

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