Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel Gunnell★ 5.0 (11)
One Pan Orzo with Tuna and Zucchini
NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 16%·PRO 42%
CARBS 40G51% OF CAL
3G FIBER33G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 8G24% OF CAL
2G SAT7G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A simple one-pan pasta with orzo, zucchini, tuna, and fresh basil in a light broth with lemon. Quick and elegant enough for weeknight dinner or meal prep.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 7- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 to 5 cups diced zucchini (1/2- to 1-inch pieces)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 12 ounces dry orzo pasta (1 3/4 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 3/4 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (use 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt if using low-sodium broth)
- 2 (7-ounces each) cans tuna packed in water, drained (see note)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (see note for alternative)
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
CAL 16%·PRO 42%
CARBS 40G51% OF CAL
3G FIBER33G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 8G24% OF CAL
2G SAT7G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 944mg
- Total sugar
- 5g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 343mg
- Calcium
- 105mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 944MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.