Dinner for 2
Creamy Tomato Orzo with cherry and grape tomatoes
$13.07for 420 minServes 2
Orzo simmers with tomatoes, peas, herbs, and broth until tender, then finishes with basil and pine nuts.
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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
MediterraneanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeDinnersSummer
$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.
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