Pesto Orzo Bake

40 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. 2Place Boursin in the center of a 9x13 dish, spoon half the pesto around it.
  3. 3Pour orzo around the Boursin, scatter tomatoes on top.
  4. 4Pour broth over everything, season with pepper.
  5. 5Add spinach over the orzo, top with frozen meatballs.
  6. 6Cover with foil, bake 20 minutes.
  7. 7Remove foil, stir into a creamy sauce, add remaining pesto and parmesan.
  8. 8Bake uncovered 10 to 15 more minutes until orzo is tender.
  9. 9Rest 3 to 5 minutes, finish with a squeeze of lemon (if you want).

Ingredients

  • 1 package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs
  • 12 oz dry orzo
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.33 cup basil pesto, divided
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, torn
  • 12 bite-size frozen meatballs
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 lemon, for finishing
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Equipment

9x13 dishfoil

Tips

  • Prep time is about five minutes.
  • Everything goes in one dish, no stove top necessary.