Description
A warm and creamy dish combining ricotta, orzo, and vibrant vegetables, baked to perfection with a golden mozzarella topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, spinach)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked orzo, ricotta cheese, mixed vegetables, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the mixture a day in advance and storing it in the fridge. Consider using different cheeses or adding proteins for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg