Description
This One-Pot Spinach Orzo with Parmesan is a creamy, comforting dish that’s bursting with flavor! Made in just one pot, it’s the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. The tender orzo pasta, savory onions, garlic, fresh spinach, and Parmesan come together to create a deliciously satisfying dish that’s sure to impress.
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 richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright, zesty finish.
- Substitute kale for spinach if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: One-Pot Spinach Orzo, Creamy Spinach Orzo, Parmesan Orzo, Easy Weeknight Dinner