One-Pot Creamy Orzo with Spinach & Feta
One-Pot Creamy Orzo with Spinach & Feta is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners or busy weeknights. This delightful dish features tender orzo pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, complemented by fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese. Not only is it simple to prepare, but it also requires minimal cleanup—just one pot! Experience the harmony of flavors that will satisfy your cravings and warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add orzo pasta, stirring for 2 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 8 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook for about 3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta until it softens but retains its shape.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional feta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg