Description
A delicious and healthy dish combining orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and tomatoes, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Drain the orzo and add it to the skillet, mixing well.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and toss to combine.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg