Description
Creamy Lemon Spinach Orzo is a vibrant, one-pan dish that combines tender orzo pasta with fresh spinach, rich heavy cream, and zesty lemon for an irresistible flavor experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal that’s both comforting and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the garlic and zesting the lemon.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Toss in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in orzo pasta and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally until the orzo absorbs most of the liquid (10-12 minutes).
- Lower heat and add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese; stir until combined to create a creamy sauce.
- Finish with lemon zest, salt, and pepper; simmer gently for another minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg