Description
A comforting dish of tender orzo coated in a rich creamy sauce with sautéed spinach and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in the heavy cream, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Gradually mix in the grated Parmesan until melted. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the orzo. Freshly grated Parmesan will provide the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, spinach orzo, comfort food