Orzo with Roasted Peppers (spicy arrabbiata)
A fast pot of orzo with a flavorful spicy arrabbiata sauce—perfect for busy nights.
🍽 4 servings
⏱ Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 18 min
⏰ Total: 28 min
📊 Easy
Ingredients
- 12 oz orzo
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups roasted peppers, prepped
- 1 tsp salt, to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup parmesan (optional), grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a skillet. Sauté garlic 30 seconds, then add the vegetables and cook until tender.
- Toss pasta into the skillet with a splash of reserved pasta water to form a glossy sauce. Season well.
- Finish with lemon zest and parmesan if using. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
345 cal/serving
11g protein
58g carbs
8g fat
Chef's Notes
Tip: Customize seasonings to taste. Always verify ingredient labels if you have allergies.