Description
One Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo is the perfect cozy dish that combines creamy orzo pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh spinach. This rich and flavorful meal is easy to prepare, making it ideal for family dinners or impressing unexpected guests. With vibrant colors and a taste that will warm your soul, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo pasta and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo absorbs most of the liquid.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until melted and creamy.
- Gently fold in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook for another 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra herbs as desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg