One Pan Creamy Tuscan Orzo

Name: One Pan Creamy Tuscan Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 12 oz. orzo; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs; 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 cups half and half; 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes; salt and ground black pepper; 6 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 cup parmesan

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
728 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

One Pan Creamy Tuscan Orzo

Rhea Duncan

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Creamy Tuscan Orzo is a quick and easy one-pan meal of chewy orzo, cooked in a creamy and cheesy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce.

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter unsalted
12 oz. orzo dry
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
2 cups half and half or whole milk
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained from oil and chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup parmesan plus more for serving

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Instructions

In a large and deep pan or pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add orzo and garlic, stir, and cook for about 4-5 minutes.
Next, add tomato paste and dried Italian herbs, stir and cook until fully combined, about 1 minute.
After that, pour in the broth, half and half, and stir to combine.
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. After that, reduce to heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the orzo is tender and creamy, 12 to 15 minutes. If the mixture is too dry, add a bit of broth.
Next, fold in the spinach and Parmesan, and stir until the spinach is wilted, for about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with more Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 728kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 90g (30%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 1261mg (53%) Potassium 1657mg (47%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 5777IU (116%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 531mg (53%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 728 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	728kcal	36%
Carbohydrates	90g	30%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	14g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Cholesterol	59mg	20%
Sodium	1261mg	53%
Potassium	1657mg	35%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	20g	40%
Vitamin A	5777IU	116%
Vitamin C	26mg	29%
Calcium	531mg	53%
Iron	6mg	33%