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!
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!
