Baked Orzo Casserole With Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers and Squash

Baked Orzo Casserole With Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers and Squash

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Orzo is a rice-like pasta often used in Mediterranean dishes. Here it is baked in casserole with peppers, oregano, feta cheese and squash in a Greek style take

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Cooking tools:

  • Colander
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Grater
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 pound orzo
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 large red peppers roasted and diced, or a mixture of peppers to equal 1 cup diced
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini, yellow crookneck or other elongated squash, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice or 2 pounds, seeded, skinned and diced plum tomatoes
  • 4 firm, large garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt (optional)
  • 3 Tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 3 Tablespoons, chopped parsley or fresh mint leaves

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