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Sun-Kissed Orzo with Whipped Goat Cheese and Charred Peppers
easy
Dinner
Modern Mediterranean
Sun-Kissed Orzo with Whipped Goat Cheese and Charred Peppers
8m
Prep
17m
Cook
4
Servings
831
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Elevate your weeknight routine with this vibrant pasta dish that combines the velvety tang of fresh chèvre with the deep, sweet intensity of oven-seared peppers. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe creates a sophisticated, restaurant-quality meal in under half an hour without requiring complex culinary techniques.
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Ingredients
- ✓300 grams Orzo pasta
- ✓45 ml Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓2 medium Shallots, thinly sliced
- ✓250 grams Jarred fire-roasted red bell peppers, sliced
- ✓3 whole Garlic cloves, crushed
- ✓15 ml Tomato paste
- ✓150 milliliters Vegetable stock or hot water
- ✓150 grams Soft goat cheese (chèvre)
- ✓60 grams Castelvetrano olives, pitted and halved
- ✓15 ml Fresh oregano leaves
Instructions
1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo until just shy of tender, ensuring it retains a slight bite.
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Tip:Drain the pasta while keeping some of the starchy cooking water to finish the sauce later.
2
In a heavy-bottomed pan, sweat the shallots in olive oil over medium heat until they turn translucent and sweet.
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Tip:Don't rush the shallots; letting them caramelize slightly adds a deeper flavor profile.
3
Add the garlic and charred pepper strips to the pan, stirring to coat them in the aromatics for about two minutes.
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Tip:If the pan gets too dry, add a tiny splash of olive oil to keep the peppers supple.
4
Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the vegetable stock, allowing the mixture to reduce into a glossy, thickened base.
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Tip:The tomato paste should darken slightly before adding the liquid for better flavor depth.
5
Fold in the cooked orzo, olives, and two-thirds of the goat cheese, adding a ladle of reserved pasta water to reach a luxurious, creamy consistency.
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Tip:The goat cheese should melt into the sauce, creating a silk-like texture rather than distinct clumps.
6
Divide into warm bowls and finish with the remaining goat cheese and fresh oregano.
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Tip:Serving immediately ensures the temperature contrast between the warm pasta and the cool, creamy cheese is maximized.
vegetarian
orzo
goat cheese
easy dinner
mediterranean
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