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Pesto Orzo Bake
40m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Heat oven to 400°F.
2
Place Boursin in the center of a 9x13 dish, spoon half the pesto around it.
3
Pour orzo around the Boursin, scatter tomatoes on top.
4
Pour broth over everything, season with pepper.
5
Add spinach over the orzo, top with frozen meatballs.
6
Cover with foil, bake 20 minutes.
7
Remove foil, stir into a creamy sauce, add remaining pesto and parmesan.
8
Bake uncovered 10 to 15 more minutes until orzo is tender.
9
Rest 3 to 5 minutes, finish with a squeeze of lemon (if you want).
Ingredients
1 package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs
12 oz dry orzo
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
0.33 cup basil pesto, divided
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
2 cups fresh spinach, torn
12 bite-size frozen meatballs
0.5 cup grated parmesan
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.5 lemon, for finishing
1 pinch red pepper flakes
Equipment
9x13 dish
foil
Tips
Prep time is about five minutes.
Everything goes in one dish, no stove top necessary.
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