Vegan Tomato Orzo
Easy Vegan Tomato Orzo Pasta ready in 15 minutes! Time saving, perfect lunch box recipe that is cheap to make with just a few ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
- 1 mug of orzo pasta around 250g
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots
- 420 g tomatoes
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 25g fresh basil or parsley or both!
- Large pinch of salt and pepper season to perfection
Add the orzo to boiling salted water and cook for around 10-12 minutes or aldente
Add the tomatoes to a large pan with the olive oil, fry for around 5 minutes before adding the chopped shallots and garlic, continue to fry for a few minutes on a low heat before smushing the tomatoes
Add a ladle of the pasta water to the pot with the tomatoes, drain the rest and then add the orzo to the pot, add the dried basil, and bring together
Add the freshly chopped herbs, season generously with salt and pepper (this is important)
Enjoy!