Dinner for 2
Orzo with Zucchini and Tomato
Orzo cooks with zucchini, tomato, and garlic, then gets finished with olive oil and grated cheese for a quick savory dish.
$4.62for 4 servings
$1.16 per serving$4.62 for 4
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.56Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.31 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 5 oz uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 large zucchini
- 1 small plum or campari tomato
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan or pecorino
Steps
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
- Dice the zucchini and tomato, then mince the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the zucchini for 4 minutes.
- Add the tomato and garlic, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Drain the orzo, toss it with the skillet vegetables and cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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