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Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Spinach
Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Spinach is the perfect side dish that compliments just about any protein you serve it with. It could also be used as a main dish and topped with grilled shrimp or crispy bacon.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 12 oz. fresh spinach thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package. Drain and rinse and set to the side.
- Return the sauce pan back to the stove top. On medium heat, melt the butter then add in the minced fresh garlic. Stir until fragrant about 1 minute.
- Then add in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked orzo back into the pot, mix well. Then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and begin stirring in the fresh spinach. Continue to add the spinach until all of it has started to wilt.
- Divide and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Turn this side dish into a main dish with chicken and roasted asparagus. I add a green salad as well if I'm entertaining guests.
Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
135mg
(6%)
Potassium
453mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5699IU
(114%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5699IU | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.