Description
This creamy spinach orzo is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender orzo pasta with fresh spinach and a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
- 3 cups fresh spinach (washed and chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked orzo to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the orzo is well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use fresh herbs like basil or parsley for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg