Simple and Easy One Pot Sungold Tomato Orzo Pasta
Servings: 2 -3 as a main dish (4 as a side dish)
This One Pot Sungold Tomato Orzo Pasta is so easy to make! This recipe is the most delicious way to enjoy sungold tomato season.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups sungold tomatoes
- 2 large garlic cloves (or 4 small), sliced thin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- pinch of chili flakes
- 1 1/4 cup dry orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup 10% or light cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh minced basil plus more to garnish
Instructions
- In a braiser, skillet or dutch oven with a lid, heat oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, turn to medium heat and add the tomatoes and cover the pot with a lid. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes just start to burst.
- When the tomatoes are starting to burst, add the sliced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt and chili flakes and stir. Keep at a simmer, on medium-low heat, stirring often for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down and their juices release, crushing the tomatoes with the back of a spoon or fork to break them all down.
- Stir the orzo into the tomato mixture and then add in the broth and stir. Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn to medium-low heat and keep at a simmer with the lid mostly on. Stir every 3-4 minutes to keep the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is cooked to al dente.
- Stir in the cream and butter and cook for 1 more minute.
- Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve immediately with more parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Serve as a main dish in big bowls for 2-3 people or make this as a tasty side for 4 people paired with grilled chicken or Italian or chicken sausage.
- Use ripe sun gold tomatoes for the best flavour.
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