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One-Pot Tomato Orzo

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Creamy tomato orzo cooked in a single pot, costed to the penny with barely any washing up. A cheap, comforting bowl the whole family will happily eat.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 20 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.81

Approx £3.25 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
One-Pot Tomato Orzo

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Fry the chopped onion and garlic in a large pot in a little oil for 4 minutes until soft.
  2. 2
    Stir in the tomato puree, oregano and mixed herbs and cook for a minute.
  3. 3
    Add the orzo-shaped pasta, chopped tomatoes and crumbled stock cubes, then pour in enough water to cover by a centimetre.
  4. 4
    Simmer for 12-14 minutes, stirring often so it does not stick, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy.
  5. 5
    Stir through the grated parmesan, season to taste and serve straight away.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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