Creamy Tuscan Orzo
A deliciously creamy orzo dish infused with Tuscan flavors, perfect for a comforting meal.
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 see note
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (loosely packed, 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. It should steadily bubble (not furiously boil).
- Take the pot off the heat, and stir in the parmesan, spinach, and basil. Cover the pot for a few minutes until it has thickened up to your liking.
- Season with salt & pepper as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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