MashaBear
Culinary Explorer
Hello, food lovers! Ready for a cozy, comforting dish? Let’s make Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo—a rich and satisfying one-pot meal that combines tender orzo pasta with earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a hearty dinner!
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo
Ingredients:
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo
Ingredients:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Cook the orzo: In a large pot, cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are golden brown.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked orzo and spinach to the pot. Stir until the spinach wilts and the orzo is well coated with the creamy sauce. Mix in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, comforting dish!