Easy One-Pan Creamy Tomato Orzo
Easy creamy tomato orzo made with olive oil, small onion for a flavorful, practical CookPassport meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups dry orzo
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp chopped basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet and cook onion for 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in orzo, broth, crushed tomatoes, oregano and salt.
- Simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in cream, Parmesan and spinach until creamy and the spinach wilts.
- Finish with basil and serve.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.