Name: Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces white mushrooms, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups orzo; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

This Creamy Parmesan Mushroom and Spinach Orzo is a great meatless main dish or side dish for any meal! Simple ingredients and ready in 30 minutes!

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We absolutely love orzo at our house!

Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped pasta also known as risoni. It's shaped similar to a grain of rice. Orzo is a great pasta to use because it soaks up the flavors of whatever you're cooking it with.

This Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo is loaded with tons of flavor. It's simple to make, ready in about 30 minutes and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

I love mushrooms and spinach together. They both have such hearty flavors and both go so well the parmesan cheese and orzo.

This pasta is great for any day of the week. You can serve it as a side dish for pretty much any protein or as a meatless main dish.

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olive oil
white mushrooms
salt
black pepper
garlic
orzo
chicken broth
milk
fresh baby spinach
grated parmesan cheese

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for measurements and instructions!

Recipe tips:

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Freshly grated cheese is recommended. It has better flavor and melts easier.

Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo on a spoon.

More orzo recipes you might like:

You can add or substitute with these ingredients:

use mushroom broth instead of chicken
add diced onion and saute with the mushrooms
use fresh chopped kale instead of spinach
add fresh chopped herbs
use baby bella mushrooms instead of white or a mixture of both
use butter instead of olive oil
add crushed red pepper flakes

Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo in a large white serving bowl.

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Yield 8 servings

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

25 Min

Total time

35 Min

Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Orzo

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces white mushrooms, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups orzo
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes.
Add in garlic and orzo, saute for 2 minutes.
Stir in broth and milk.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
Add spinach & parmesan, remove from heat and stir until spinach is wilted and parmesan is melted.
Serve topped with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

Freshly grated cheese is recommended. It has better flavor and melts easier.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

272.06

Fat

9.77 g

Sat. Fat

3.67 g

Carbs

34.14 g

Fiber

1.69 g

Net carbs

32.46 g

Sugar

4.79 g

Protein

12.13 g

Sodium

542.37 mg

Cholesterol

19.38 mg

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