Description
Creamy orzo is a comforting dish that elevates simple ingredients into a luscious meal. This one-pot recipe features tender orzo pasta enveloped in a rich sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, complemented by fresh spinach and zesty lemon. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, creamy orzo is sure to impress your family and friends while keeping preparation stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and lemon zest until melted and combined (about 3 minutes).
- Fold in spinach followed by the drained orzo; mix gently until coated and spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg