Description
A quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add orzo pasta and stir to coat with oil.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Remove from heat, add Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamy texture, consider adding a splash of cream.
- This dish can be served as a main or side dish.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 4mg