Description
A delicious creamy orzo dish with spinach, peas, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1½ tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 2–2/3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups spinach (chopped into 1/2″ slices)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the butter and garlic. Cook while stirring until garlic is fragrant and lightly golden brown.
- Add the chicken broth, spinach, and orzo pasta. Stir lightly and cover with a lid. Cook until there is no more liquid and the pasta has cooked to al dente, or about 8-9 minutes.
- Once the pasta has cooked, reduce heat to low and add the Parmesan cheese and cream. Stir and heat the orzo until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peas and fresh lemon juice. Top with fresh minced parsley before serving warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is best served warm and can be garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg