Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Creamy Tuscan Orzo. Discover a simple and satisfying recipe today!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 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/whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil (torn)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the oil, butter, and onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes.
- Step 2: 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.
- Step 3: Add the chicken broth and cream. Once it starts to bubble, continue cooking for 10 minutes (uncovered), stirring fairly often. You will likely need to turn the heat down a bit (to medium or even medium-low). It should steadily bubble (not furiously boil), and you don’t want the liquid to cook off too much before the pasta is done.
- Step 4: 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. The orzo will absorb the liquid quickly, so if it still seems like there’s too much liquid, just wait a little bit longer. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg