Quick Orzo Pasta Vegetarian: With Peas and Spinach

Quick Orzo Pasta With Peas and Spinach

Do you love cooking with orzo, or want to try it for the first time? Give this cosy recipe a try. You can make it in 30 minutes and have leftovers for the next day.

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Quick Orzo With Peas and Spinach

Whip up a delicious meal in just 30 minutes with this Healthy & Quick Orzo Pasta Recipe. Packed with flavor, it's a speedy solution for a tasty, nutritious dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword orzo, orzo pasta, peas, spinach

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings 3

Author Alessia

Equipment

1 large pot
1 cooking spatula
1 knife
1 chopping board
1 tablespoon
1 bowl

Ingredients

300 gr dry orzo
2 cans peas or better if fresh
2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
2 cloves garlic
50 gr grated parmesan cheese
5 tbsp Belmorso Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.2 ml water up to 1.5ml
1 cube vegetable stock
fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel and mince your garlic.
Add it to your large pot with 2 tablespoons EVOO and the peas. Let them sauté over medium heat.
Mash the peas with a fork slightly, so they release more flavour.
After 5 minutes add the orzo, mix and let it take some colour for about 5 minutes, while you mix from time to time.
Prepare your vegetable stock and water. Start with 1.2 ml and add more later.
Add the stock and mix well, cover with a lid and leave to simmer for 20 minutes at low heat.
Half way through, add the spinach leaves and season with salt and pepper. Mix and continue to simmer.
After the 20 minute timer rings, the broth should have reduced and the orzo should be tender. Take it off the stove, and add 3 tablespoons Belmorso EVOO and mix.
Mix in the grated parmesan.
Serve with some fresh parsley and more EVOO.
Here's the final result. Buon Appetito!