Description
Creamy spinach and mushroom orzo is a flavorful dish that combines tender orzo pasta with sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked orzo and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy spinach and mushroom orzo, orzo recipe, vegetarian pasta dish