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Orzo with Tomatoes, Basil, and Gorgonzola
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Orzo with Tomatoes, Basil, and Gorgonzola

10 ingredients 20 min + 15 min 4 servings openrecipes
Orzo with Tomatoes, Basil, and Gorgonzola

"A vegetarian friend of mine gave me this recipe, and it's always a hit! Makes a great side dish or light meal."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

610
Calories
19g
Protein
25g
Fat
81g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 12 leaves fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, or to taste

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