Marry Me Tomato Orzo by @feelgoodfoodie

40 min
Medium

4 servings

🫒

30 ml

Olive Oil

🫘

430 g

Chickpeas

🌿

5 ml

Italian Seasoning

🌶️

2.3 g

Paprika

🧂

4.5 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black Pepper

🧄

9 g

Garlic

🍅

790 g

Whole Peeled Tomatoes

🍲

470 ml

Vegetable Or Chicken Stock

🍝

230 g

Orzo

🥛

120 ml

Heavy Cream

🧀

57 g

Parmesan Cheese

🌶️

0.5 g

Red Pepper Flakes

🌿

6 g

Fresh Basil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Drain, rinse, and pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels.

    canned chickpeas
    🥫can opener
    🫗colander
    🧻paper towels

  2. Step 2/16

    Mince the garlic and chop the fresh basil.

    garlic
    fresh basil
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/16

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the large skillet over medium heat.

    olive oil
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/16

    Add the dried chickpeas and season with 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

    canned chickpeas
    🌿Italian seasoning
    paprika
    salt
    black pepper
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/16

    Cook the chickpeas for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden.

    canned chickpeas
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/16

    Transfer the crispy chickpeas to a bowl and set aside.

    canned chickpeas
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥣serving bowls

  7. Step 7/16

    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat.

    olive oil
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/16

    Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

    garlic
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/16

    Add the whole peeled tomatoes and crush them in the skillet with the wooden spoon.

    whole peeled tomatoes
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥫can opener

  10. Step 10/16

    Stir in the vegetable stock, dry orzo, remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

    vegetable stock
    dry orzo
    🌿Italian seasoning
    salt
    black pepper
    red pepper flakes
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥣measuring cups

  11. Step 11/16

    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/16

    Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.

    dry orzo
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/16

    Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese.

    heavy cream
    grated Parmesan cheese
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥣measuring cups

  14. Step 14/16

    Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce is creamy.

    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  15. Step 15/16

    Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.

    fresh basil
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  16. Step 16/16

    Divide the orzo among four bowls and top with crispy chickpeas and additional basil.

    canned chickpeas
    fresh basil
    🥣serving bowls
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oil, Fat, Seasoning, Herbs, Spice, Mineral, Vegetables, Aromatics, Canned goods, Dairy, Cream

Ingredients

Olive oil, Chickpeas, Italian seasoning, Paprika, Salt, Black pepper, Garlic, Whole peeled tomatoes, Vegetable or chicken stock, Orzo, Heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Red pepper flakes, Fresh basil

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Mediterranean

Calories

575 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 20g, Carbohydrates: 78g, Dietary fiber: 10g, Total fat: 21g, Saturated fat: 9g, Sugar: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 230mg, Iron: 5.2mg, Potassium: 760mg, Sodium: 810mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 180mcg, Vitamin C: 24mg, Vitamin K: 12mcg, Folate: 165mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large skillet, can opener, colander, paper towels, chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cups, serving bowls

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, One-pot meal, Pasta dish

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Family meal, Date night, Comfort food

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American, Mediterranean

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Crispy, Saucy, Chewy

Flavors

Tomato-rich, Savory, Creamy, Herbaceous, Garlicky, Tangy, Mildly spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat with a splash of stock or water), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze without basil garnish when possible,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)