FALL VEGETABLE AND ORZO CASSEROLE

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Seasonal vegetables and healthy orzo take center stage in this family-friendly casserole dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
10 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound orzo pasta
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 small bulbs fennel, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small red onion, julienned
5 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together panko, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Divide butternut squash between two baking sheets, spreading in an even layer. Drizzle each baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to oven and roast until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 5 minutes; drain and transfer to bowl with squash.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer fennel to bowl with squash and orzo.
  • Return skillet to medium heat and add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, and 1 cup water; let simmer until tomatoes begin to soften, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to bowl with orzo, squash, and fennel. Fold in sage and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer orzo mixture to a 3-quart baking dish; cover with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil. Transfer to oven and bake for 15 minutes; uncover and sprinkle top with panko mixture. Return baking dish to oven and bake, uncovered, until panko is toasted, about 10 minutes more. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and serve.

drit0
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I would definitely make this again.


Kayden Davis
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This is the best casserole I've ever had!


Sumi Lawati
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a potluck or party.


Ellex Viba
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This casserole is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I also like that it can be made ahead of time.


Kinsley Martin
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I made this casserole for a vegetarian friend and she loved it. She said it was the best vegetarian casserole she had ever had.


Francesca Bus
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nasarullah Khan
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I love the combination of flavors in this casserole. The vegetables are roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Tony Hopkins
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This casserole is delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold fall day.


Pryncee
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a potluck or party.


tamara lulu
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This casserole is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I also like that it can be made ahead of time.


Team Youth Nepal
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I made this casserole for a vegetarian friend and she loved it. She said it was the best vegetarian casserole she had ever had.


Azmatkhanazmat Azmatkhanazmat
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nayyer Subhani
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I love the combination of flavors in this casserole. The vegetables are roasted to perfection and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Adediran suliyat
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This casserole is delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold fall day.


confidence ebere
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


SAMUEL Itoro
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


King Moyo
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Holuwasefunmi Ajari
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The combination of vegetables and orzo was perfect, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.