Baked Orzo With Zucchini

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups orzo
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 large leek, thinly sliced
• 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chunky marinara sauce
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• italian seasoning, to taste
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f lightly oil heatproof baking dish.
• 2 heat water in covered saucepan. when at a rapid boil, cook orzo until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic, leeks and zucchini slices for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
• 4 drain orzo and place in baking dish. stir in marinara sauce, salt and pepper and spice mix. top with half the cheese.
• 5 arrange zucchini and leek slices on top of orzo, and top with remaining mozzarella.
• 6 bake for 15 minutes, or until mozzarella melts. during last 5 minutes, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.