Baked Orzo With Zucchini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups orzo
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 large leek, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup chunky marinara sauce
salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
italian seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F Lightly oil heatproof baking dish.
Heat water in covered saucepan. When at a rapid boil, cook orzo until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat and saute garlic, leeks and zucchini slices for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
Drain orzo and place in baking dish. Stir in marinara sauce, salt and pepper and spice mix. Top with half the cheese.
Arrange zucchini and leek slices on top of orzo, and top with remaining mozzarella.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until mozzarella melts. During last 5 minutes, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.