One-Pot Veggie Cream Orzo
Creamy and comforting, this one-pot veggie cream orzo combines tender orzo pasta with fresh vegetables and a luscious creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add cherry tomatoes and zucchini, cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Stir in spinach leaves, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Find it online: https://carmenwausa.com/one-pot-veggie-cream-orzo/