Doesn't my Summer "No Recipe" Pasta Delight dish just siiiiing summer?!? :) It's a little creamy, saucy, veggie-y, summery, all that!
Recipe by Michelle on July 14, 2020
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT30M
Rating
5 stars (9 reviews)
Keywords
pasta, summer
Ingredients
1 cup orzo pasta
1 to 2 medium zucchini (sliced)
1 to 2 medium yellow squash (sliced)
A good drizzle olive oil
a sprinkle of a combination of dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika (optional)
salt and pepper (to taste)
a pinch red chile flakes (optional)
1 cup corn (I use one ear of corn that has been boiled or grilled. Of course, you can use canned or frozen corn, if you prefer.)
5.3 ounces plain Greek yogurt
2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
fresh dill or basil
Categories
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Steps
Cook the orzo according to the instructions on the package, drain, and set to the side.
Prepare the zucchini and squash. Feel free to season it with a good drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and/or a pinch of red chile flakes. Roast, sauté, or grill the zucchini and yellow squash and set to the side once done.
If using fresh corn, boil or grill the corn. Once done, let the corn cool for a few minutes and then cut it off the cob. If using canned or frozen corn, cook until warmed/cooked through.
For this step you can use either use homemade or store-bought marinara sauce. For my marinara sauce, in a large skillet, I sauté some minced garlic until fragrant and then add 1 pint of cherry tomatoes and a little fresh basil. I simmer the sauce for about 30 minutes or until the tomatoes break down and become “saucy”. If you're using store-bought sauce, simply warm it in a small sauce pan.
To serve, add some orzo to your bowl(s), ladle on some sauce, top with the veggies, and then add a dollop of yogurt. Shower with some fresh dill or basil, if using. Enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 489 kcal
Carbohydrates: 94 g
Protein: 25 g
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Trans Fat: 0.01 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Sodium: 542 mg
Sugar: 21 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Reviews
Clare on 2022-08-22 (5 stars): This recipe is SO good, I always come back to it every summer. It's become a seasonal staple for me now :) Thank you for this creative, simple, and fresh dish!
Tracy Donovan on 2022-06-27 (5 stars): Hi, just wanted to say, I made this recipe tonight and it was fabulous. Such great flavor combinations. I added roasted carrots, which were a perfect edition. I roasted all the veggies in the oven while the tomatoes and the orzo cooked. The timing was perfect. I think my favorite part is that I had all the ingredients on hand.
Thanks, all your recipes are so good. Enjoy following you.
TCD
Clare on 2021-09-12 (5 stars): This dish has become an absolute staple in my annual summer recipe collection! I’ve made it a few times now and it just never disappoints. The flavor combos are so unique (based on what I typically cook) so I always really look forward to whipping this up. Sometimes I like to top it with a sprinkle of feta or Parmesan :)
Lauren on 2021-06-22 (5 stars): My husband and I love this recipe! We saw it posted to Michelle’s Instagram last summer and had some squash and tomatoes on hand so we thought we would give it a go. We were let down by similar pasta dishes from other recipe sites, but let me tell you, the dill in this dish is a total game changer! It transforms the ingredients into something totally new and unexpected. This pasta has become a go-to summer staple in our house!
Neha on 2021-06-22 (5 stars): I love this recipe! Amazing and easy! Have made this so many time 😋😋
Angel on 2020-09-23 (5 stars): I made this last night! My husband was skeptical because you know... vegetables and meatless. He loved it and agreed that we'll have it again! So easy and delicious, thank you!
Terri on 2020-09-03 (5 stars): Making this TONIGHT! So excited to see how it tastes - I predict it will become one of our summer favorites! (Also thrilled to have been introduced to your site through Food52!)
Alyssa on 2020-08-05 (5 stars): This turned out fabulous! A great way to use up some leftover veggies and make a quick and delicious meal! Thank you:)
