orzo with spinach

Creamy Parmesan Spinach Orzo

orzo pasta

olive oil

garlic

salt and pepper

flour

milk ((I used fat free half & half))

spinach (roughly chopped)

parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)

lemon black pepper

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add garlic, salt and pepper and saute for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant

Add flour to form and stir for one minute. Add about 1/4 cup of the milk to the pot and whisk to work out any lumps. When lumps are gone, add the remaining milk and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 8 minutes or until sauce is thickened.

Add chopped spinach to sauce. Cook an additional 2 minutes or so until spinach is soft and dark. Remove sauce from heat and stir in parmesan cheese. When cheese has melted, add orzo and stir to combine. Serve with extra parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!

One Pot Marry Me Orzo with sausage is a creamy, cozy dinner made with smoked sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan. This easy one pot orzo recipe comes together in about 30 minutes for a rich, flavorful meal with minimal effort and maximum comfort.

One Pot Marry Me Orzo (with Sausage)

butter

26 oz turkey sausage (2 × 13-oz packs)

TBSP minced garlic

heavy cream

chicken broth

soy sauce

onion powder

garlic powder

Cajun seasoning (to taste)

½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

sun-dried tomatoes

oz fresh baby spinach (chopped)

¾ cup freshly grated parmesan

oz mushrooms (sliced)

Slice sausage into ½” pieces. In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add turkey sausage and mushrooms (if using).  Once the meat begins to brown and the mushrooms begin to soften, about 7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute.

Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and Old Bay.  Increase the heat to medium-high.

Add orzo and sun-dried tomatoes.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer.

Cook 8–10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and creamy. (Add a splash of water or broth if mixture thickens too much.)

Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Serve warm with parmesan on top.

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