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Creamy Tuscan Orzo

One-pot creamy orzo with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • – 1 1/2 cups orzo
  • – 2 cups chicken broth
  • – 1 cup heavy cream
  • – 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • – 3 cups spinach
  • – 3 cloves garlic
  • – 1/2 cup parmesan
  • – 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter

Method
 

  1. Toast. Toast orzo in oil and butter 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
  2. Simmer. Add garlic, broth, cream, tomatoes. Cook 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Wilt. Stir in spinach until wilted.
  4. Finish. Remove from heat, stir in parmesan until creamy.
  5. Serve. Plate with extra parmesan and black pepper.

Notes

– Toast orzo for nutty depth.
– Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
– Add broth when reheating as it thickens.