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Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 9 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup tomato purée
  • 3.5 ounces roasted peppers, from a jar, drained
  • 1 ounce grated Parmesan
  • 6.5 ounces grated Mozzarella
  • 3.5 ounces pepperoni, thin slices
  • Fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Get all the prep work done before you start cooking: mince the garlic and finely chop the shallot.

Step 2: Heat oil in an ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-low.  Add shallot and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.  Add orzo, toast for 1 minute.  Stir in oregano, thyme, sage, salt and black pepper.  Toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 3: Pour in broth and bring to a boil.  Add tomato paste and stir until dissolved.  Add tomato purée and stir well.  Cover, and simmer over low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent orzo from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.  Add more chicken broth or water if needed.

Step 4: In the meantime, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 5: When ready, turn off the heat to the orzo.  Add roasted peppers and grated Parmesan, stir until combined.  Then top with grated Mozzarella, pepperoni, and basil leaves.  Finish off with black pepper and red pepper flakes.

Step 6: Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown on top.  Serve immediately.

Enjoy this one-pot pizza casserole from Serving Dumplings!