One-Pot Creamy Orzo with Golden Courgettes and Parmesan: A Simple Weeknight Delight
This pasta recipe was extracted from a Instagram cooking video and organized into 10 ingredients with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients list
pastaitalianeasylunchdinnerday to dayfamilyaffordable<30min
vegetables
courgettes
garlic
shallots
basil stems
pasta
orzo
meat
shredded chicken
dairy
parmesan
condiments
olive oil
chicken stock
chilli flakes
Cooking steps
One-Pot Orzo with Courgettes
Step 1: Heat Olive Oil
Heat some good olive oil in a large frying pan.
Step 2: Brown Courgettes
Brown off your courgettes in batches, then remove them from the pan.
Step 3: Sauté Aromatics
Add garlic, shallots, and basil stems to the pan.
Step 4: Add Orzo and Stock
Add a pinch of chilli flakes, your orzo, and then pour in the stock.
Step 5: Incorporate Chicken and Courgettes
To make this more complete, add some shredded chicken, loads of parmesan, and then those lovely golden silky courgettes.
Step 6: Serve
This dish is summery, comforting, and makes great leftovers, just hold for about three days.
