Description
Tuscan Orzo is a creamy, one-pot Italian dish that beautifully combines orzo pasta with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This comforting recipe captures the essence of Tuscany, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, you’ll want to make this dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach; cook for about five minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Stir in orzo pasta and vegetable broth; mix well.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about ten minutes until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg