Description
A creamy mushroom and spinach orzo dish that’s versatile and comforting. This vegetarian pasta dish combines tender mushrooms, fresh spinach, and orzo in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz orzo pasta
- 8 oz cremini or mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked orzo and parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream or cashew cream instead of heavy cream, and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
- You can use frozen spinach (1 cup) instead of fresh (4 cups), but thaw and drain well first.
- For gluten-free option, use rice or corn-based orzo.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or white beans for extra protein.
- Try different mushroom varieties like button, shiitake, or wild mushrooms for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy mushroom orzo, spinach pasta, vegetarian pasta, mushroom spinach orzo
