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