Description
A cozy dish of tender orzo pasta, sautéed mushrooms, and vibrant spinach enveloped in rich garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the garlic butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until tender and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes to absorb garlic flavor.
- Pour in 2 cups of water or vegetable broth, bringing it to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook until the orzo is al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Fold in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg