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Cheesy Orzo

Searching for a forgiving one pot pasta dish loaded with veggies and cheese? You've come to the right place. This cheesy orzo is a cinch to throw together for a lazy, chilly weeknight supper.
5 from 2 votes
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Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 32 oz veggie broth
  • 16 oz orzo pasta enriched rice may be substituted
  • 2 cups frozen spinach thawed (can substitute any green, cooked down before adding)
  • ½ cup shelled peas or frozen
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, then onion, and sautee until translucent, roughly 8-10 minutes.
  • Add chopped garlic and orzo and sautee for 1 minute to toast. Then add broth to the pan and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce to simmer and cook 10-15 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally to keep from burning. Half way through, add cream.
  • When mostly all liquid is absorbed, stir in veggies and cheese to melt and combine thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Keyword one pot, orzo, pasta
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