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Cheesy Orzo Pasta Bake with Roast Tomatoes and Squash

Cheesy Orzo is the perfect comfort food the entire family will love
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American/Italian
Keyword Orzo Pasta Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 298kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 dry pint/10oz grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 12 oz peeled and de-seeded butternut squash approx 1lb before peeling
  • 2 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon stock or water
  • 8 oz orzo
  • 4 oz mozzarella - I suggest mini balls so less to cut
  • 1 oz grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°For 200°C.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half and put them in a small baking dish. Toss with the oil and turn them cut side up then sprinkle over the thyme and salt.
  • Roast for approximately 20-25 minutes until soft and mildly caramelized. Leave the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, cut the squash into chunks and steam until tender. Blend to a puree and add the cream and stock.
  • Cook the orzo per package instructions then mix through the butternut squash sauce.
  • Cut the mozzarella into chunks and toss them, plus the cooked tomatoes, carefully through the orzo. Pour into a baking dish, top with the Parmesan and bake to crisp up the cheese, approximately 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg