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Creamy baked feta and tomato orzo in white ceramic baking dish with golden melted cheese and roasted cherry tomatoes

Baked Feta & Tomato Orzo

Creamy baked feta melts with sweet tomatoes to create a luxurious sauce for tender orzo pasta
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block 8 oz feta cheese
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt adjust based on feta saltiness

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
  2. In a 9x13 baking dish, combine tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper
  3. Place feta block in center of tomato mixture
  4. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until tomatoes burst
  5. Remove from oven and stir in orzo and broth
  6. Return to oven and bake 15 more minutes, stirring halfway
  7. Let rest 5 minutes, then stir in fresh basil before serving

Notes

For extra flavor, add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes with the garlic. Leftovers keep well for 3 days—add a splash of water when reheating.