One Pot Mushroom Orzo Pasta
This One Pot Mushroom Orzo Pasta recipe is a creamy and delicious vegetarian dinner or side dish that's on the table in just 20 minutes. My version is lightened up, without heavy cream, but still has that rich flavor you crave. This is a luxurious but simple family dinner you will make again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 8 ounces sliced portobello mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 16 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon Itlaian Seasoning
- salt & pepper, or to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cups baby spinach
- optional garnish: additional Parmesan and chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan with a lid, over medium heat, warm the butter or olive oil. Add the shallot and sauté for about 3 minutes, until translucent.
- Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until golden brown, about another 5 minutes. Generously salt and pepper.
- Add the orzo pasta to the mushroom sauté and toast it for about 1 minute.
- Add the vegetable broth, milk, Italian Seasoning, and more salt and pepper to the skillet with the cooked mushrooms, then stir well. Turn the heat to low and simmer until the pasta is cooked to al dente and the liquid is absorbed, for about 7 minutes.
- Open the pan and gently stir in the Parmesan and spinach until the Parmesan is melted and the spinach is wilted.
- Check whether it needs more salt and pepper, and add more if desired. Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. If it feels a bit sticky, add a few drops of water or broth before heating it up in the microwave.
Freezing
Freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to three months
Nutrition
Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 316mgPotassium: 795mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1852IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 2mg
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