Creamy Spinach Orzo

Name: Creamy Spinach Orzo
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 cup chopped yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups unsalted vegetable broth; 1.5 cups whole-wheat orzo; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach; 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Instructions

Cook:30min

This creamy spinach orzo pasta dish is light, quick and easy. The basil truly shines through and complements the spinach in this vegetarian pasta dinner.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:21:37 GMT