Mediterranean Orzotto with Shrimps and Tomato Pesto

Name: Mediterranean Orzotto with Shrimps and Tomato Pesto
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4 meals
Ingredients: 1 l water; vegetable fond; onion; garlic clove; oil; orzo pasta; diced tomatoes; water; white vinegar; salt; black pepper; dried herbs; cherry tomatoes; prawns; parsley; pinch black pepper

Try this delicious Mediterranean orzotto with prawns and tasty tomato pesto. Orzo pasta is simmered in a rich tomato sauce, blending beautifully with prawns and fresh parsley. Every bite delivers a perfect balance of creamy, salty, and slightly tangy flavors. A great choice for a quick dinner with a touch of the Mediterranean.

45 min

Vegetable Broth:: 1 l water; 1 pkgvegetable fond
Orzotto:: 1 onion; 3 garlic clove; 2 tbspoil; 1 pkgorzo pasta; 1 pkgdiced tomatoes; 1 dlwater; 1 pkgwhite vinegar; 1.5 tspsalt; 0.5 tspblack pepper; 1 pkgdried herbs
Additional Ingredients:: 1 pkgcherry tomatoes; 2 pkgprawns; 1 pkgparsley; 2 tbspoil; pinch black pepper

Tip

If you prefer a sweeter flavor, add 1 tablespoon of sugar along with the crushed tomatoes and white wine vinegar.

1
Pour water into a pot, add the vegetable stock cube, and bring to a boil. Then remove the pot from the heat.
2
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
3
Heat oil in another pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the orzo and sauté for another 2 minutes.
4
Add the crushed tomatoes, rinse the can with water, and pour it into the mixture. Pour in the white wine vinegar and season with salt, black pepper, and dried herbs.
5
Pour in the hot vegetable broth, bring to a boil, and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.
7
Rinse the parsley and chop it finely.
8
Heat a pan with oil over medium-high heat. Add the prawns and fry 3-5 min, stirring occasionally.
9
Add the cherry tomatoes and briefly sear over high heat. Add pesto, season with black pepper, sprinkle in the chopped parsley, and remove the pan from the heat.
10
Divide the orzo onto plates and top with the prawns and cherry tomatoes. Enjoy.