Description
A comforting baked dish made with orzo pasta, creamy ricotta, mixed vegetables, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (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 until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the cooked orzo, ricotta cheese, mixed vegetables, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly for uniform cooking.
- Generously top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
To make ahead, assemble the dish a day before and bake when ready. Adjust cooking time for air fryer if used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: baked orzo, ricotta, comfort food, vegetarian, pasta dish