Description
A quick and easy one pot orzo pasta recipe cooked with garlic, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese for a flavorful and comforting meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup orzo pasta
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Add orzo pasta, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in fresh baby spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes