Cheesy Pesto Orzotto

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add squash and half the Tuscan Heat Spice. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned and softened, 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add orzo and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 1 minute.

Stir 2 cups water (3 cups for 4 servings) remaining Tuscan Heat Spice, and a pinch of salt into pan with orzo. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente, 9-11 minutes. TIP: If mixture seems dry at any point, stir in ¼ cup water.

Meanwhile, halve tomatoes. Cut lemon into wedges. Pick basil leaves from stems; discard stems and roughly chop or tear leaves.

Once orzo is al dente, stir Italian cheese, tomatoes, pesto, half the basil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) into pan. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and/or more lemon juice. If your pan is not ovenproof, transfer contents to a baking dish. In a small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over orzo mixture.