One Pan Deconstructed Lasagna Orzo

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This one pan orzo recipe has all the flavor of lasagna without any of the work!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: One Pot, Orzo, Ricotta, Sausage

Servings:

1 lb Ground Hot Italian Pork Sausage ground or casing removed; can substitute Sweet Italian Sausage or ground beef
1/2 Yellow Onion diced
4 cloves Garlic minced
24 oz Marinara Sauce
1 cup Water
1 cup Orzo Pasta uncooked
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper to taste
3/4 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
4 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese cubed
1/4 cup Fresh Basil chiffonade to serve
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated to serve

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Heat a large high-rimmed oven-safe sauté pan over medium heat. Add the Italian Sausage with the casings removed. Break the sausage into small pieces using a wooden spoon and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often.
Pour in the marinara sauce and water. Stir to combine. Add the uncooked orzo and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook over medium low heat, stirring often so the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Add more water if needed to cook the orzo. This should take about 12-15 minutes.
Once the orzo is mostly cooked through, dollop spoonfuls of ricotta on top. Scatter the pieces of fresh mozzarella on top as well.
Transfer to the oven to bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. Alternatively, you could cover with a lid and leave on the stove to melt.
Divide into bowls and serve with parmesan cheese and fresh basil as desired.

Use jarred sauce or try my Easy Tomato Sauce recipe!