Spinach and Tomato Orzo
Spinach and Tomato Orzo is such a tasty vegetarian dish! This pasta is a quick and easy one-pot dinner for any night of the week.
Servings
4people
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings
4people
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and season them with salt and pepper. Set aside with torn spinach.
  2. Pour olive oil into large pan over low to medium heat.
  3. Add seasoning salt and cayenne pepper to pan.
  4. Add minced garlic to pan and saute for about 30 seconds.
  5. Pour 2 cups of the vegetable broth into the pan and stir for about 1 minute.
  6. Add the dry orzo pasta. Keep at a simmer and stir frequently for about 5 minutes or until liquid is almost all absorbed, then add another 1/2 cup of vegetable broth, repeat this process until you have added all vegetable broth and liquid has been absorbed. Times can vary on how fast the pasta absorbs the liquid, but add a 1/2 cup of chicken broth about every 5 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and let orzo sit, stir occasionally to ensure it does not stick.
  8. In a separate pan, add the 2 tbsp of butter over low to medium heat until melted. Add the spinach and tomatoes and saute over low to medium heat for about 3 – 5 minutes.
  9. Add the spinach and tomatoes to the orzo and stir.
  10. Transfer the pasta to a dish and add 1/2 cup of the parmesan. Stir.
  11. Serve hot and garnish with additional cheese.