{"id":"9ad5ed8a-f9bf-4399-9a3a-c57ce1e537b1","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/9ad5ed8a-f9bf-4399-9a3a-c57ce1e537b1","source_url":"https://www.liveeatlearn.com/marry-me-orzo/","title":"Marry Me Orzo (Vegetarian Dump & Bake!)","description":"This is one of my go-to “I need dinner to cook itself” recipes. It’s the kind of cozy, creamy vegetarian bake that tastes far more impressive than the effort it takes. I hope it earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT40M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://www.liveeatlearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dump-And-Bake-Marry-Me-Orzo-9.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb orzo* (453 g)","item":"orzo*","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","metric_alternate":{"quantity":453,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3 cups broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces, 270 g)","item":"broccoli florets","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"cut into bite-sized pieces, 270 g"},{"text":"3 cups vegetable broth (700 mL)","item":"vegetable broth","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":700,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 cup heavy cream (236 mL)","item":"heavy cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":236,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, roughly chopped, 30 g)","item":"sun-dried tomatoes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"packed in oil, roughly chopped, 30 g"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"½ tsp each salt, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano","item":"each salt, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ tsp each ground black pepper, smoked paprika","item":"each ground black pepper, smoked paprika","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup grated parmesan cheese (40 g)","item":"grated parmesan cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":40,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 handfuls fresh spinach (roughly chopped)","item":"fresh spinach","quantity":2,"unit":"handful","preparation":"roughly chopped"},{"text":"2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil","item":"fresh chopped basil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large (9x13 inch or similar) casserole dish."},{"number":2,"text":"Dump: To the prepared dish, dump in 1 lb orzo*, 3 cups broccoli florets, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), ½ tsp each salt, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and ¼ tsp each ground black pepper, smoked paprika."},{"number":3,"text":"Bake: Stir to combine then cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes*, or until orzo is al dente (mostly tender but still has a little firmness in the middle)."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir Ins: Stir in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 handfuls fresh spinach, and 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Orzo should be tender when finished."},{"number":5,"text":"Serve warm, topped with more fresh basil and parmesan, with crusty bread on the side!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T12:25:27.780192+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T12:25:27.780192+00:00"}