Creamy Tuscan Orzo
This creamy Tuscan orzo recipe is a one pot pasta that's incredibly flavorful and comforting.
Equipment
- pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach packed
- ¼ cup fresh basil torn
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil, butter, and onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and orzo. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often to infuse the orzo with the flavors.
- Add the chicken broth and cream. Once it starts to bubble, continue cooking for 10 minutes (uncovered), stirring fairly often.
- Take the pot off the heat, and stir in the parmesan, spinach, and basil. Cover the pot for a few minutes until it thickens up. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
Notes
Serves 6 as a side or 4 as a main course. Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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