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Creamy Tuscan Orzo pasta dish with fresh ingredients

Creamy Tuscan Orzo

A cozy and vibrant dish featuring creamy textures, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Cook the orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
  5. Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, mixing until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

For a vegan option, replace heavy cream with coconut milk and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan. You can also adjust seasonings to suit personal tastes.