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Tomato & Mascarpone Orzo

Bowl of tomato orzo with basil topped with grated parmesan.
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This quick and easy recipe for Tomato and Mascarpone Orzo is really simple to make. With fresh cherry tomatoes, basil and a swirl of mascarpone it's a great alternative to risotto for weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 150g cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • very small pinch of dried chilli flakes
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • a big handful of basil leaves
  • 100g orzo
  • 1 heaped tbsp mascarpone
  • parmesan to taste, to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix the tomatoes and garlic with olive oil, chilli flakes, some salt, and some pepper.
  2. Roast at 200C for 10 minutes, then turn down the temp to 160C and cook for a further 20 minutes or so until the garlic is soft and the tomatoes burst.
  3. Meanwhile, boil the orzo in salted water until soft (about 10 mins) and drain.
  4. Break up the tomatoes and garlic with the back of a spoon and stir in the mascarpone. Add the grated parmesan and basil.
  5. Toss together with the pasta and you’re done!

Find it online: https://desertislanddishes.co/tomato-mascarpone-orzo/