Description
Spinach Mushroom Orzo is the ultimate comfort dish that combines creamy, rich flavors with nutritious ingredients for a delightful meal. This one-pot wonder features tender orzo pasta enveloped in sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach, all enhanced by the savory notes of garlic and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a heartwarming side dish for gatherings, this recipe can be whipped up in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice when time is tight. Enjoy it as a satisfying main course or pair it with proteins like grilled chicken or baked salmon for a complete meal that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Orzo Pasta
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 8 oz Mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups Baby Spinach
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook orzo until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté sliced mushrooms for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Toss cooked orzo into the mushroom-spinach mixture and mix well.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with optional red pepper flakes and chopped parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg