Description

Baked Feta Orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines creamy feta, fresh vegetables, and tender orzo pasta, all baked together for a flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1x 200g/7oz block of Feta

3 tbsp Olive Oil

300g / 10oz Baby Plum or Cherry Tomatoes

halved

200g / 7oz Asparagus

woody ends removed then sliced into 3 or 4 chunks

2 cups / 400g uncooked Orzo

100g / 3.5oz Baby Spinach

roughly diced

1/2 small bunch of Fresh Basil

finely diced

2 tbsp finely diced Fresh Chives

2 heaped tbsp / 2oz / 60g Mascarpone

Salt & Black Pepper

to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a baking dish, combine the halved tomatoes, chopped asparagus, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Nestle the block of feta in the center and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
While the feta and vegetables are baking, cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
Once the feta and veggies are done, remove from the oven and mix in the cooked orzo, baby spinach, fresh basil, chives, and mascarpone.
Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Notes

Ensure to adjust the cooking time if using larger or smaller vegetables. Use your favorite herbs for added flavor.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 680 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 17 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: Baked Feta Orzo, baked pasta, feta cheese, orzo recipe, vegetarian dish