Description
A creamy and flavorful garlic butter orzo dish with mushrooms and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add cooked orzo, broth, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add extra Parmesan for more richness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: garlic butter orzo, mushrooms, spinach, creamy pasta