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Baked Orzo with Feta

Baked Orzo with Feta

Baked Orzo with Feta is a comforting one-pan meal that combines the creamy texture of feta cheese with the sweetness of roasted cherry tomatoes and the earthiness of fresh spinach. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, embodying the philosophy that food is love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Cups Dry Orzo Pasta
  • 7-8 Ounces Feta Cheese (Block)
  • 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 3 Cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
  • 2 Cups Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • Salt and Black Pepper to Taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a light coating of olive oil.
  3. Pour the dry orzo into the baking dish. Add the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle the olive oil over the top and stir everything together to coat the pasta evenly.
  4. Pour the vegetable or chicken broth over the orzo mixture. Stir gently to ensure the pasta is submerged. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  5. Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish, partially submerged in the liquid.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  7. Remove the dish from the oven and stir in the melted feta and burst tomatoes. Add the fresh baby spinach and lemon juice.
  8. Give everything one final stir to ensure a creamy consistency and serve hot.

Notes

Use a block of feta for better melting. Pay attention to the liquid ratio to avoid dryness. Let the dish sit for five minutes before serving.