Creamy Spinach Orzo Pasta

Creamy Spinach Orzo Pasta is the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl—rich, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes. This one-pot wonder brings together tender orzo pasta, wilted fresh spinach, and a velvety parmesan cream sauce, all seasoned with a touch of garlic, basil, and onion for maximum flavor with minimal effort.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pasta, sidesish, cheese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 280kcal

Equipment

1 Medium saucepan
1 Measuring spoons
1 Measuring cups

Ingredients

2 cups Orzo Pasta
3 cups chicken Broth
¼ tsp Onion Powder
½ tsp Dried Basil
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 cup Half & Half
½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
2 handfuls Fresh Spinach finely sliced

Instructions

Slice the spinach very finely. Set aside.
Over medium heat, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the pasta. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until slightly al dente. Stir occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the onion powder, dried basil, and minced garlic, half & half, and the parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and continue to cook for about 2 more minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from the heat.
Add the spinach and stir until the spinach is wilted.
Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. The pasta will thicken as it rests

Notes

3 cups of water and 3 bouillon cubes can be used in place of the chicken broth.

If you don't want to use spinach, peas are a good substitute.

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