Description
A comforting and quick dish featuring tender orzo pasta, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine the cooked orzo with the mushroom and spinach mixture; stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite seasonal vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg