Orzo Alla Nerano

Ingredients

I turned Stanley Tucci’s favorite pasta — the iconic Spaghetti alla Nerano — into a one-pot orzo version: Orzo alla Nerano!

It’s packed with golden fried zucchini, fresh basil, lots of Parmesan, and a hint of lemon for brightness. Top it with burrata for the ultimate finishing touch and enjoy.

Ingredients below — full recipe is linked in my bio!

3/4 cup oil (for shallow frying)

3 garlic cloves, smashed

1–2 small zucchini, thinly sliced into rounds

Flaky salt, to taste

1 cup orzo

3 to 3.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth (start with 3 cups, add more as needed)

1–2 tbsp butter

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (or more, to taste)

Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

4–5 fresh basil leaves, torn

Black pepper, to taste

Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Burrata, for serving (optional)