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One-Pan Baked Orzo Pasta

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This One-Pan Baked Orzo Pasta is a must make dish. It’s made with just 5 ingredients and you simply add everything to the dish, bake and serve! Incredibly easy and a family favorite.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins

Yield: Serves 4-5 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb orzo pasta (uncooked) – I used this gluten-free one
  • 2 cups water
  • 25 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  2. Add the orzo, pasta sauce and water to baking dish and stir to combine
  3. Add in the spinach and salt to taste and mix again
  4. Use a spoon and add dollops of cottage cheese on top then top with mozzarella pieces (I shred this or cut into smaller pieces)
  5. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes then remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes
  6. I like to broil for a minute or so to brown the cheese then remove, add basil if using and serve

Notes

*Store leftovers in fridge for 5 days. Reheat in microwave with splash of water or on stovetop

  • Author: Rachel

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