Description
A comforting dish of orzo pasta enveloped in a creamy spinach and Parmesan sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the orzo to the skillet, stirring to coat it in the garlicky oil.
- Pour in your broth and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally; cook until al dente (about 10-12 minutes).
- Once the orzo has absorbed most of the broth, stir in the chopped spinach and let it wilt.
- Reduce the heat to low, then pour in the heavy cream and mix well.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted into the sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs, serve warm garnished with extra Parmesan and herbs as desired.
Notes
Be cautious with the liquid to ensure creaminess; avoid adding too much broth at once.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, spinach parmesan, family recipe, vegetarian pasta, comfort food