Creamy Garlic Spinach Orzo Easy and Delicious Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• for garnish Lemon zest
• for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
3. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat and add in the heavy cream. Stir until combined.
5. Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy mixture. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
6. Once heated through, remove from heat and transfer to serving dishes. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and freshly chopped parsley.