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Creamy Spinach Mushroom Orzo
A flavorful and creamy pasta dish featuring tender mushrooms, fresh spinach, and aromatic spices, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or unsalted butter)
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms (sliced) (or cremini, baby bella, or portobello)
- Salt and black pepper Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1½ tablespoons garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth or stock
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or as needed)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- Optional squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook mushrooms until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Toast orzo in the same skillet, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in broth, add spices and salt, then simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy, then add spinach and cooked mushrooms. Finish with lemon if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving.