Name: Creamy Garlic & Herb One Pan Orzo Recipe | One Pan Wonder
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red onion, diced; 1 leek, thinly sliced; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 yellow pepper, diced; 200 g chestnut mushrooms, sliced; 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved; 250 g orzo; 120 g garlic and herb roulé cheese; 700 ml vegetable stock; Olive oil; Salt and black pepper

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Creamy garlic one-pan orzo is a simple, healthy and satisfying dinner. This recipe brings together fresh vegetables, garlic and soft roulé cheese to make a creamy pasta dish that cooks in one pan from start to finish. It is an easy option for weeknights when you want a balanced meal without spending ages in the kitchen.

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The base of the recipe is orzo, a small rice-shaped pasta that cooks quickly and absorbs flavour as it simmers. Adding garlic, onion, leeks, peppers, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes means every forkful is colourful, full of texture and naturally sweet.

The garlic and herb roulé cheese melts into the orzo as it cooks, creating a creamy sauce without the need for double cream or any complicated steps. The whole dish is ready in under 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for busy evenings.

Healthy one-pan recipes save time and reduce washing up, but they also help you focus on cooking with simple, whole ingredients. This orzo recipe uses fresh vegetables that provide fibre, vitamins and plenty of flavour. Cooking the pasta directly in vegetable stock keeps the starch in the pan, which thickens the sauce naturally. It also means you avoid draining the pasta, so nothing is wasted.

The recipe is flexible as well. Swap vegetables depending on what you have to hand, stir in spinach or kale at the end for extra greens, or top with fresh herbs like parsley or basil. If you prefer a bit of crunch, finish with toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds.

If you often look for healthy one-pan pasta recipes, this one is worth keeping on repeat. It is family-friendly, adaptable and works both as a main dish or a side. Serve hot for a comforting dinner, or keep leftovers for lunch the next day.