Guest guest Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Baked Orzo With Zucchini 2 cups dried tri-colored or plain orzo 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 large leek, thinly sliced 2 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 cup chunky marinara sauce salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella Pizza or Italian spice mix to taste 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil heatproof baking dish. Heat water in covered saucepan. When at a rapid boil, cook orzo until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic, leeks and zucchini slices for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Drain orzo and place in baking dish. Stir in marinara sauce, salt and pepper and spice mix. Top with half the cheese. Arrange zucchini and leek slices on top of orzo, and top with remaining mozzarella. Bake for 15 minutes, or until mozzarella melts. During last 5 minutes, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Hello next week's lunches! Thanks Char, looks great Peace, Diane , Char <charrem73 wrote: > > Baked Orzo With Zucchini > > 2 cups dried tri-colored or plain orzo > 2 tablespoons olive oil > 2 teaspoons minced garlic > 1 large leek, thinly sliced > 2 zucchini, thinly sliced > 1 cup chunky marinara sauce > salt to taste > freshly ground black pepper to taste > 2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella > Pizza or Italian spice mix to taste > 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese > > Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil heatproof baking dish. > Heat water in covered saucepan. When at a rapid boil, cook orzo until almost tender, about 5 minutes. > Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic, leeks and zucchini slices for about 10 minutes, stirring often. > Drain orzo and place in baking dish. Stir in marinara sauce, salt and pepper and spice mix. Top with half the cheese. > Arrange zucchini and leek slices on top of orzo, and top with remaining mozzarella. > Bake for 15 minutes, or until mozzarella melts. During last 5 minutes, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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