# One-Pot Vodka Sauce Orzo

A creamy and flavorful one-pot orzo pasta dish with a touch of fresh mozzarella and basil pesto.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 small red onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto

## Instructions

1. Finely chop the red onion.
2. Crush the garlic cloves using a mortar and pestle.
3. In a frying pan, sauté the chopped onion and crushed garlic in olive oil until translucent.
4. Add red pepper flakes and stir.
5. Add tomato paste and cook for a minute or two.
6. Pour in a cup of water, stirring until the sauce is well combined and smooth.
7. Add orzo pasta to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce.
8. Pour in another cup of water, cover, and let it simmer until the orzo is cooked through.
9. Add heavy cream to the orzo and stir to combine.
10. Grate parmesan cheese and stir into the orzo mixture.
11. Season with black pepper to taste.
12. Serve in a bowl, garnish with fresh mozzarella cheese and basil pesto.

## Equipment

- knife
- mortar and pestle
- frying pan
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9nXYvBSN4Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/78c69da4-c045-443f-907d-28187607c59e
- Extracted: 2025-01-11

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