Description
A delicious creamy orzo dish cooked with spinach and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (or olive oil)
- 1½ tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 2 2/3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups spinach (chopped into 1/2″ slices)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 16 ounces orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped (for garnish))
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until fragrant and lightly golden brown.
- Add the chicken broth, spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt, and orzo pasta. Stir lightly and cover with a lid.
- Reduce heat to low and cook the pasta at a low simmer for about 8-9 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes. It is done when the cheese is melted, there is no more liquid, and the pasta has cooked to al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cream, then cover with a lid and simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
- To finish, top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh minced parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg