Courgette, White Bean and Parmesan Orzotto
A delicious take on the humble risotto. Instead of rice, we use orzo pasta which just like rice has a wonderful creamy finish and absorbs flavours in a similar way. A hearty, yet healthy meat-free meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C fan and line a baking tray with parchment. Slice the courgettes into £1 rounds and lay them onto the tray along with a decent drizzle of olive oil, half of the chopped garlic, salt and pepper. Place into the oven to roast for 20 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, chop the onion finely along with the chopped chilli (optional). Slice and wash the leeks into thin rounds.
Step 3
Place a large wide-based pan, preferably with a lid onto the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add the remaining olive oil and once hot, place in the chopped onion, leek and chilli. Add a pinch of salt and cook for 6-8 minutes before adding the garlic and cooking for a further 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in the orzo pasta and cannellini beans, followed by the white wine (if using). Reduce by half before adding the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer with a generous twist of black pepper. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes until the orzo is tender and the stock is mostly absorbed. Remember to give it a good stir every 2-3 minutes to prevent the pasta from sticking to the pan and clumping.
Step 5
Pick and finely slice the mint leaves and grate the Italinan-style hard cheese. Remove the now golden courgettes from the oven and tip into the orzo. Add the lemon zest, mint and Italian-style cheese and mix well. If you feel it needs a little lift, add a small squeeze of lemon juice before serving in shallow bowls with extra cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if you wish.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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2 Courgettes, sliced 2x Sainsbury's Courgettes Loose -
4 Garlic Cloves 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
300g Orzo Pasta 1x Sainsbury's Orzo Pasta, Taste the Difference 500g -
50g Parmesan Cheese 1x Stamford Street Co. Italian Hard Cheese 200g -
1 Leek, sliced and washed 1x Sainsbury's Leeks Loose -
1 Onion, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
1 Red Chilli, deseeded and chopped 1x Sainsbury's Red Chillies 65g -
10g Mint, leaves picked and shredded 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Mint 30g -
0.5 Lemon, zest 1x Sainsbury's Lemons -
190ml White Wine, approx 1x Sainsbury's House Sauvignon Blanc (Small bottle) 18.7cl -
1 Tin Cannellini Beans, no need to drain 1x Sainsbury's Cannellini Beans In Water 400g (235g*) -
800ml Veggie Stock, (1 stock cube per 500ml of water) 1x Sainsbury's Stock Cubes, Vegetable 10x10g -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g