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Tuscan Orzo

Tuscan orzo is a one-pot meal made in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients. It's creamy, cozy comfort food at its best.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 (1.5 cups per serving)
Calories: 390 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.40
  • 2 Tbsp butter $0.27
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped $0.30
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced $0.20
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning $0.10
  • 1 .5oz. can roasted petite diced tomatoes $0.89
  • 1 tsp lemon juice $0.02
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard $0.02
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta $1.65
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth $0.12
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature $0.84
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan $1.48
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach, packed $1.10
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley $0.10
  • salt & pepper to taste $0.05

Instructions

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  1. Add the oil, butter, and onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, canned tomatoes, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and orzo. Stir often, cooking for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the vegetable broth and room temperature cream. Once it starts to bubble, turn the heat down to medium-low and continue cooking for 10 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot. It should steadily simmer but not boil. You don’t want all of the liquid to evaporate.
  4. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the parmesan, spinach, and parsley. Stir again and cover the pot for a few minutes until it has thickened up to your liking.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5cups Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 24g (37%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(1.5 cups per serving)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5cups
Calories 390kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 24g 37%
Sodium 630mg 26%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.