Recipe-109-Mushroom Basil Olive Oil Orzo Casserole

Recipe-109-Mushroom Basil Olive Oil Orzo Casserole

Recipe-109-Mushroom Basil Olive Oil Orzo Casserole

Tony & Effi Kasandrinos

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Craving something delicious and comforting for dinner tonight? Look no further than this scrumptious Mushroom Basil Olive Oil Orzo Casserole. Loaded with flavors of sweet basil, zesty garlic, and earthy mushrooms, it's the perfect dish to bring your family together for a cozy night in. With only 10 minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients required, this flavorful entrée can easily be whipped up on even the busiest of days--leaving you more time to relax and enjoy quality moments with your loved ones!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups orzo

  • 2 cups mushroom, sliced
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 2-3 cups water, boiling hot
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon basil, dried

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 360°F.

  2. Heat the oil in a deep pan and sauté the mushrooms with the onions for 4-5 minutes, adding the garlic last. Pour in the tomato puree, add the orzo and season with basil salt and pepper.

  3. Mix well to combine the flavors and transfer into an oven-proof dish. If you are using a cast iron or oven proof pan you can simply transfer that straight to the oven.

  4. Bake for 20 minutes, adding water and stirring when needed until the orzo absorbs all the liquids and is cooked through.

  5. Serve warm drizzled with extra olive oil and basil.
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