Description
A comforting and cheesy dish made with orzo pasta, caramelized onions, and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the orzo in boiling water according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced onions.
- Cook onions until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Combine the cooked orzo, caramelized onions, and vegetable broth in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded Gruyere cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute Gruyere cheese with mozzarella or cheddar.
- Add cooked chicken or mushrooms for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French Onion Orzo Bake, Cheesy Orzo, Comfort Food, Pasta Bake