Creamy Tuscan Orzo
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Creamy Tuscan Orzo
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Category
Potatoes, Pastas and Grains
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Fustini's Basil Crush olive oil
- 12 oz. orzo
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fustinis' Tuscan Spice blend
- 4 oz. of baby spinach
- 1 1/2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving\
- fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Directions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add orzo and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is lightly toasted and garlic is fragrant about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until combined about 1 minute.
- Add broth, milk, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid is mostly absorbed and the orzo is tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
- Add spinach and Parmesan and cook, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and season with seasoning, salt and pepper, if needed. Top with more Parmesan. Garnish with fresh basil.
Recipe Note
Substitute your favorite herb-infused olive oil. Adapted from delish.com