Easy One-Pot Tomato Orzo with Fresh Herbs

Name: Easy One-Pot Tomato Orzo with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g orzo; 600 g cherry tomatoes chopped; 800 ml vegetable stock; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil; 2 clove garlic finely grated; 1 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 handful handful of parsley roughly chopped; 1 handful grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative

This vibrant one-pot tomato orzo is a quick, comforting meal that combines tender pasta with a rich, fresh tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's a simple yet flavorful dish that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table in under 30 minutes.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

orzo
400 g
cherry tomatoes chopped
600 g
vegetable stock
800 ml
red onion, finely chopped
1
olive or rapeseed oil
1 tbsp
garlic finely grated
2 clove
chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1
handful of parsley roughly chopped
1 handful
grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative
1 handful

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive or rapeseed oil in a large saucepan or deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped red onion and sauté for 4–6 minutes until softened and translucent, but not browned.

Stir in the grated garlic and chopped chilli. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and softened.

Add the chopped cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down and create a light sauce.

Stir in the orzo pasta, then pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.

Continue cooking until the liquid has reduced and the orzo is tender. If the pan starts to look dry before the orzo is fully cooked, add a few tablespoons of water.