Description
Spinach Mushroom Orzo is a quick and comforting dish that combines tender orzo pasta with earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach, all finished with creamy Parmesan. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile meal can be enjoyed as a light main course or paired with your favorite protein for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Orzo Pasta
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 8 oz Sliced Mushrooms
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
- 4 cups Baby Spinach
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- Optional: Red Pepper Flakes, Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Toss the cooked orzo into the skillet and mix well to combine.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and parsley if desired, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg