Description
A comforting one-pan dish of garlic butter orzo with tender mushrooms and vibrant spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo pasta, toasting for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in 2 cups of water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the spinach in the last few minutes, stirring until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg