Description
This Baked Feta Orzo is a creamy, tangy, and comforting one-pan pasta dish. Roasted feta melts into juicy tomatoes and garlic, creating a rich sauce that coats tender orzo perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (uncooked)
- 1 block (7–8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C).
- Assemble: In a baking dish, add cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. Place feta block in the center.
- Season: Sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper over everything.
- Bake: Bake for 25 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is soft.
- Add orzo: Stir in uncooked orzo and broth. Mix gently.
- Bake again: Return to oven for 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway, until orzo is tender.
- Finish: Stir in spinach and lemon juice until wilted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a splash of cream or more broth when stirring. You can also add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: baked feta orzo, feta pasta orzo, one pan orzo, easy mediterranean pasta
