Description
Baked Feta Orzo: Creamy, cozy and Mediterranean-inspired 5-ingredient comfort dish that makes weeknight dinners feel special. Feta melts into juicy tomatoes and tender orzo to create a velvety sauce—indulgent yet simple and perfect as a vegetarian main or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 200 g block feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Add cherry tomatoes and garlic to the dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- Place the block of feta in the center of the dish.
- Bake until tomatoes burst and feta is soft and golden.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain.
- Remove baking dish from oven and stir the softened feta and tomatoes until creamy.
- Add cooked orzo and fresh basil. Mix well and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use grape or cherry tomatoes for sweetness; larger tomatoes may need longer roasting.
- If feta breaks apart, whisk or mash the sauce until creamy.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of olive oil or a splash of cream before serving (optional).
- Make ahead: assemble in the baking dish, refrigerate, then bake within 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Baked Feta Orzo, feta pasta, 5-ingredient pasta, Mediterranean pasta, vegetarian comfort food, weeknight dinner, baked pasta, easy feta orzo