Creamy Tuscan Orzo Bowl
Tuscany's viral one-pan pasta dish — orzo pasta cooked risotto-style until al dente, then finished with cream, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, parmesan and Italian seasoning. The result is an intensely creamy, restaurant-quality pasta in under 25 minutes.
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min
Ingredients
Method
Heat butter and oil in a wide pan. Cook shallots 3 minutes. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning and chilli flakes; cook 2 minutes.
About 5 min
Add orzo and stir to coat in the oil.
About 14 min
Pour in stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer stirring frequently for 8–10 minutes until the orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
About 14 min
Stir in cream and parmesan. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Add lemon zest.
About 14 min
Serve immediately with extra parmesan. The orzo will continue to absorb liquid so eat straight away.
About 3 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 64 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 680 mg
Contains: gluten, dairy
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Recipe by Boon Tools.