Healthy Baked Feta Orzo Recipe

This Best Baked Feta Orzo is a creamy, savory one-pan wonder that’s become a weeknight hero in my kitchen. The magic happens when a block of feta roasts with tomatoes and asparagus, creating a luscious sauce that coats every piece of orzo. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected the balance of tangy cheese, sweet vegetables, and fresh herbs for a dish that’s both comforting and impressively simple.

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Healthy Baked Feta Orzo

  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 1 block of feta cheese (200g/7oz)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 300g/10oz baby plum or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 200g/7oz asparagus, tough ends discarded and sliced into pieces
  • 2 cups orzo pasta (400g, uncooked)
  • 100g/3.5oz baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 small bunch of fresh basil, finely chopped (15g/0.5oz)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 2 generous tablespoons mascarpone cheese (60g/2oz)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

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