One-Pan Zucchini Eggplant Orzo Bake - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• olive oil
• 1 large zucchini (cut into thin slices)
• sea salt + black pepper (to taste)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced, divided)
• 12 ounces ground pork
• 1 eggplant (diced)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• 7 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup puréed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup orzo pasta
• 4 ounces eta cheese
• 6 ounces grated mozzarella