Description
A comforting and creamy dish featuring orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and rich parmesan cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: splash of lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: In a large pot, bring broth to a gentle boil and add the orzo. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, stirring until fragrant.
- Add Spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Pour in the cream, then add the cooked orzo, and stir until well combined.
- Add Cheese and Season: Mix in the grated parmesan and season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve Warm: Garnish with more parmesan and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Save some of the pasta cooking water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, spinach parmesan, vegetarian pasta, comfort food, family recipe