Description
A delicious and creamy dish made with orzo pasta, mushrooms, and spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
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
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and mushrooms, sauté until mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the orzo and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Add spinach and heavy cream, stir until spinach wilts.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo, Orzo Recipe, Vegetarian Pasta Dish