Description
A cozy one-pan dish featuring creamy garlic butter orzo, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional) for serving
Instructions
- Melt the garlic butter in a large pan over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft and golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in orzo pasta and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until orzo is cooked al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare sautéed mushrooms and garlic butter a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg