One Pot Basil Orzo for One

This is one of the first recipes I make each spring… as soon as I can trim a few basil leaves off my baby plants. It’s a super flexible recipe and easy to tweak depending on what you have on hand or personal preferences.

Since I came up with this recipe myself and usually just throw things in as I go the steps aren’t super specific but I’ve outlined them as best as I can so you can make this simple, tasty dish yourself. Enjoy!

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One Pot Basil Orzo for One

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Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup orzo pasta
• 1 ½ cups water
• ½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sweet basil, chopped
• 1-2 teaspoons bullion powder, to taste (this is what I use)
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1

Place oil and garlic in a small pan and heat over medium-low heat.

2

Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic just starts to brown.

3

Add the orzo, water, and bullion powder. Stir well.

4

Add the tomatoes and basil and stir.

5

Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has been absorbed.

6

Add salt and pepper as desired and then serve.