Dinner for 2

Creamy Tomato Orzo with cherry and grape tomatoes

Name: Creamy Tomato Orzo with cherry and grape tomatoes
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 3 cup cherry tomatoes; 2 cup water; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1 vegetable bouillon cube; 1/2 tbsp italian seasoning; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 3/4 cup frozen green peas; 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts; 1/4 tsp chili flakes

$13.07for 420 minServes 2

Orzo simmers with tomatoes, peas, herbs, and broth until tender, then finishes with basil and pine nuts.

Creamy Tomato Orzo with cherry and grape tomatoes with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 16 oz$0.30/oz typical	16 oz	$4.77Typical price
	Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Broth, 1 oz$0.07/oz typical	1 oz	$0.07Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 3.75 oz$0.10/oz typical	3.75 oz	$0.38Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.56Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.54

Swaps

Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.27 per serving$13.07 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
3 cup cherry tomatoes
2 cup water
1 cup orzo pasta
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1/2 tbsp italian seasoning
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 cup frozen green peas
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
1/4 tsp chili flakes

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the tomatoes for 4 minutes.
Add the water, orzo, bouillon cube, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and chili flakes.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is nearly tender.
Stir in the peas and cook for 3 minutes until hot and the orzo is tender.
Fold in the basil and top with the toasted pine nuts before serving.