One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Orzo
Directions
- 1Dice one medium onion.
- 2Heat a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- 3Add the diced onion to the pan.
- 4Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flake, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Keep moving for one minute until the tomato paste darkens.
- 5Stir in the dried orzo and toast for one minute.
- 6Add the marinara and chicken broth. Mix everything together.
- 7Simmer uncovered for ten minutes until the orzo is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 8Turn off the heat, cover the pan with shredded mozzarella cheese, and add pepperoni slices on top.
- 9Melt the cheese by either covering the pan with a lid or placing the oven-safe pan under a broiler for two to three minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 whole medium onion, diced
- 1 drizzle olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 dash red pepper flake
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cup dried orzo
- 1 1/2 cup marinara
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 bunch shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 batch pepperoni
