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Tomato, Chilli & Basil Orzo

This Tomato, Chilli & Basil Orzo is a simple, flavourful dish that brings together sweet tomatoes, a gentle kick of chilli and fresh basil. The orzo cooks into a rich, savoury sauce, allowing the ingredients to come together in a dish that’s both comforting and full of flavour. Easy to prepare and made with a handful of well-chosen ingredients, it’s a reliable choice for a satisfying midweek meal or a relaxed lunch.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

Method

  1. 1 Fry the onion and pepper on a medium heat in a little olive oil until softened and lightly caramelised.
  2. 2 Add the garlic and chilli, cook for 1 minute.
  3. 3 Add cherry tomatoes and crush with a heavy spoon or potato masher.
  4. 4 Add the tinned tomato, stock and orzo. Bring to the boil and simmer for 9 to 10 minutes until tender.
  5. 5 Finish with a little drizzle of olive oil and torn basil leaves.

Ingredients

  • 1x red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1x red pepper (finely chopped)
  • 5x cloves garlic (finely sliced)
  • Fresh basil
  • 1x tin of chopped tomatoes
  • 250g cherry tomatoes
  • 800ml vegetable stock
  • 500g orzo

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