Description
A quick weeknight dish that transforms orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and mushrooms into a creamy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Add orzo and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Fold in fresh spinach and heavy cream, stirring until wilted.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Sauté garlic gently to prevent burning; add fresh spinach towards the end for vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg