Countryside Orzo

Name: Countryside Orzo
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; fresh parsley leaves, to taste, for garnish

Pasta Diner-Style Stove-Top

Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

About

The tender orzo. The bright and flavorful sun-dried tomatoes. The creamy, savory sauce and the nutty parmesan. It all comes together to make Countryside Orzo the best comfort side dish around! Perfect alongside any protein, Countryside Orzo is rustic, charming, and inviting!

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
fresh parsley leaves, to taste, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -In a medium skillet, add the broth, the orzo, the sun-dried tomatoes, the garlic, the salt, and the black pepper and stir to combine.

Step 2 -Place the skillet over medium-high heat and bring the orzo mixture to a boil.

Step 3 -Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the orzo mixture, while stirring often, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4 -Add the spinach, the heavy cream, and the parmesan cheese and stir to combine.

Step 5 -Garnish with the parsley leaves and serve.

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