One Pan Creamy Tuscan Orzo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
728 kcal
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Course
Main Course
One Pan Creamy Tuscan Orzo
Description
One Pan Creamy Tuscan Orzo is a savory dish that starts by sautéing orzo and garlic in butter, then incorporating tomato paste and dried Italian herbs to build base flavors. Broth and half and half create a creamy cooking liquid as the orzo simmers until tender. Chopped sun-dried tomatoes add a concentrated sweetness and tang, while fresh baby spinach and Parmesan cheese are folded in at the end to provide freshness and richness. The dish achieves a creamy texture with a slightly firm bite from the orzo and a balance of savory, herbal, and tangy notes.
This orzo is versatile for serving as part of a main course or alongside meat or vegetable dishes. It can be topped with extra Parmesan cheese for added flavor. The use of half and half or whole milk provides a creamy consistency, and stirring during simmering helps prevent sticking.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 12 oz. orzo dry
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon italian herb blend dried
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth, low-sodium
- 2 cups half and half or whole milk
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained from oil and chopped
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 6 cups spinach fresh baby
- 1 cup parmesan plus more for serving
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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