Creamy Sun Dried Tomato and Spinach Orzo

Name: Creamy Sun Dried Tomato and Spinach Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter, unsalted; 1 small shallot, minced, ~1/4 cup; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste; 5 cloves garlic, minced; pinch chili flakes, optional; 1 tsp. lemon zest; 1 1/2 cups orzo, uncooked; 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped or torn; 2 Tbsp. fresh basil; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more to taste and for garnish (i use a microplane to get it in fine shreds); 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (juice from 1/2 lemon); 1/2 cup heavy cream; Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper, more Parmigiano reggiano, lemon zest, more basil, etc

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

This 25-minute Creamy Sun Dried Tomato and Spinach Orzo is bursting with flavors, tender orzo pasta, fresh spinach, vibrant lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese. Enjoy as is or with chicken, salmon, or sausage!

Updated at: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:10:27 GMT