Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Spinat-Pilz-Orzo, where tender orzo pasta meets a luscious creamy sauce, vibrant spinach, and savory mushrooms. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its rich flavors and delightful textures, Spinat-Pilz-Orzo is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and spinach; cook until the spinach wilts (about 3 minutes).
- In a separate pot, cook orzo according to package instructions but reduce cooking time by one minute.
- Pour heavy cream and vegetable broth into the skillet with mushrooms and spinach; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cooked orzo and grated Parmesan cheese; stir until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg