Orzo Puttanesca (soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free options)
Orzo puttanesca- Orzo pasta in a flavorful tomato-based puttanesca sauce with mushrooms, capers, and olives. This easy 30-minute one-pot meal is sure to be a hit with your family!
Puttanesca sauce originated in mid-century Italy and includes simple ingredients like tomatoes, capers, garlic, and onion. This orzo puttanesca recipe uses a nori sheet for a fishy flavor without anchovies. If you prefer, you can omit the nori.
This quick one-pan pasta dish combines puttanesca sauce with mushrooms and your choice of protein like lentils, veggie grounds, or TVP. Simply cook the orzo in the same pan with the sauce on the stovetop.
After cooking, top the saucy orzo mix with melted cheese and fresh herbs for a delicious weeknight dinner. Feel free to use other pasta shapes in this versatile sauce recipe.
After cooking the orzo, if you prefer a saucier consistency or find it too dry, you can add more stock to the mixture and mix well.
Thoroughly mix the orzo and even out the top. Sprinkle the mix of vegan cheeses over the orzo mixture and drizzle with non-dairy milk or olive oil. The milk or oil will help the cheese melt.
Cover with a lid, increase the heat to medium, and cook for about half a minute until the cheese is melted. Turn off the heat and let it sit for another minute or two. Remove the lid, garnish with some basil and black pepper, and serve.
What to Serve with Orzo Puttanesca
You can enjoy this dish as is, add extra cheese, or pair it with some toasted sourdough or garlic bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe allergy friendly?
This recipe is soy-free and nut-free if you use soy-free and/or nut-free vegan cheese. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
What is orzo?
Orzo is a miniature pasta shaped like oversized grains of rice.
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