Get the Recipe: Summer "No Recipe" Pasta Delight
Doesn't my Summer "No Recipe" Pasta Delight dish just siiiiing summer?!? :) It's a little creamy, saucy, veggie-y, summery, all that!
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 to 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 to 2 medium yellow squash, sliced
- A good drizzle olive oil
- a sprinkle of a combination of dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika, optional
- salt and pepper , to taste
- a pinch red chile flakes, optional
- 1 cup corn, I use one ear of corn that has been boiled or grilled. Of course, you can use canned or frozen corn, if you prefer.
- 5.3 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought
optional toppings
- fresh dill or basil
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to the instructions on the package, drain, and set to the side.
- Prepare the zucchini and squash. Feel free to season it with a good drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and/or a pinch of red chile flakes. Roast, sauté, or grill the zucchini and yellow squash and set to the side once done.
- If using fresh corn, boil or grill the corn. Once done, let the corn cool for a few minutes and then cut it off the cob. If using canned or frozen corn, cook until warmed/cooked through.
- For this step you can use either use homemade or store-bought marinara sauce. For my marinara sauce, in a large skillet, I sauté some minced garlic until fragrant and then add 1 pint of cherry tomatoes and a little fresh basil. I simmer the sauce for about 30 minutes or until the tomatoes break down and become “saucy”. If you're using store-bought sauce, simply warm it in a small sauce pan.
- To serve, add some orzo to your bowl(s), ladle on some sauce, top with the veggies, and then add a dollop of yogurt. Shower with some fresh dill or basil, if using. Enjoy!
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information will differ depending on what type of sauce you use and additional toppings that you choose.
Calories: 489kcal, Carbohydrates: 94g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 542mg, Potassium: 1681mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 1658IU, Vitamin C: 56mg, Calcium: 166mg, Iron: 4mg