Dairy-Free Manestra (Greek Orzo Pasta with Tomato Sauce)
A simple and comforting Greek orzo pasta dish made dairy-free with a rich tomato sauce. A quick, filling and comforting breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- about 790 g Canned Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, chopped
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Cook the 1 cup of Orzo Pasta in a pot of boiling water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- 2Heat the 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil in a large 30.48 cm skillet over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Add the 1/2 medium Onion, chopped, and sauté until the onion looks soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3Add the 2 cloves Garlic, minced, to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more, until you can smell its fragrance.
- 4Pour the about 790 g Canned Crushed Tomatoes and the 1 cup Vegetable Broth into the skillet. Stir everything together and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
- 5Stir in the 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano, the 1/2 teaspoon Salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper.
- 6Add the cooked 1 cup of Orzo Pasta to the tomato sauce in the skillet. Stir gently to coat all the orzo with the sauce.
- 7Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo has absorbed some of the sauce and the sauce has thickened slightly. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
- 8Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, chopped. Serve the Dairy-Free Manestra hot.
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