5 from 24 votes
One Pan Creamy Tuscan Orzo
This creamy Tuscan orzo recipe features orzo pasta cooked in a mixture of vegetable broth and half and half, combined with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, garlic, butter, tomato paste, and Italian herbs. The resulting dish is rich and velvety with tender pasta and wilted greens, making a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal that highlights the blend of creamy and tangy sun-dried tomatoes with fresh Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
728 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 728
% 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.