Creamy garlic and spinach orzo
Delicious and comforting - perfect after a spooky night!
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Chef Matt Dean has whipped up a short-grain spinach orzo dish just in time for the spirit of Halloween. This garlic lover’s dream combines tender orzo pasta with fresh, vibrant spinach, and a generous infusion of sautéed garlic. Recreate your own dish!
Ingredients
1
tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2
tbsp butter
1
small onion, diced
4
cloves garlic, minced
1
cup orzo pasta, uncooked
2
cups vegetable broth
1
cup 35% heavy cream
1
cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2
cups fresh baby spinach
Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Add the oil, butter, and onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and orzo. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the chicken broth and cream. Once it starts to bubble, continue cooking for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring fairly often. Turn heat to medium and a slow bubble rather then boil.
- Take the pot off the heat, stir in the parmesan and spinach, and cover the pot for 3-5 minutes or until it has thickened. Season to taste.