Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the Best Orzo Dinner Recipe, a delightful dish that brings together tender orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this quick and easy recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary meal that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop garlic, halve cherry tomatoes, and rinse spinach.
- Cook the Orzo: Boil salted water in a pot. Add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and tomatoes; sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Spinach: Stir in spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Add cooked orzo to the skillet and mix well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish with Cheese: Remove from heat; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg