Easy Greek Orzo Casserole
This easy Greek orzo casserole is a simple, comforting dish made with tender orzo baked in a rich tomato sauce with herbs and creamy feta. It all cooks together in one pan, making it perfect for busy days when you want something homemade without much effort.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 red bell peppers sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 2 red onions chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
- 4 ½ cups vegetable broth
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- kefalotyri, or parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a pan, sauté the 2 red onions for 2–3 minutes until they soften.
- Preheat oven to 190℃.
- Add the 2 red bell peppers, 1 yellow bell pepper2 garlic cloves, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until they soften.
- Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the tomatoes, and once it comes to a boil, lower the heat.
- Remove the pan from the heat and place the mixture in a baking pan.
- Pour in the 2 cups tomato sauce and the 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste stir until all the ingredients have combined.
- Add in the 2 ½ cups orzo pasta and the ¼ cup olive oil.
- Pour in the 4 ½ cups vegetable broth stir gently and place into the oven for 35 minutes. Cook until the orzo has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Sprinkle your favorite salty Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese and serve.