Orzo with Zucchini, Tomatoes and Feta

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz) package orzo
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp minced fresh oregano (¼ tsp dried)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (7 oz) jar roasted bell peppers, drained and diced
  • pine nuts
  • ½ cup (2 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup (2 oz) crumbled feta cheese

Method

  1. Cook the orzo in water, without oils or salt.
  2. Drain orzo and toss with 2 tsp olive oil.
  3. Sauté zucchini for 7 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Add garlic and stir more for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, tomatoes and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in pasta, pine nuts, and cheeses.