Description
Baked Feta Orzo is a creamy, comforting dish that effortlessly combines the rich flavors of baked feta cheese with tender orzo pasta and fresh vegetables. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan recipe simplifies dinner without sacrificing taste. The luscious sauce created from the baked feta melds beautifully with the orzo, resulting in an irresistible meal that’s both satisfying and visually appealing. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up this delightful dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g block of feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 300g baby plum or cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 200g asparagus (trimmed and chopped)
- 400g uncooked orzo
- 100g baby spinach (roughly diced)
- Fresh basil and chives for garnish
- Mascarpone for creaminess
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200C/390F.
- Place the feta in a large oven-safe pan, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and bake for 8 minutes until soft.
- Add the asparagus and tomatoes around the feta, drizzle with another 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with pepper, then bake for another 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente; drain while reserving some starchy water.
- Mash the baked feta until smooth and mix it with the drained orzo. Stir in spinach and a splash of reserved water until creamy.
- Fold in basil, chives, mascarpone, adjusting seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg