Name: Easy One-Pot Tomato Spinach Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup dry orzo pasta (about 6 oz); 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1¼ cups low-sodium vegetable broth, plus more as needed; ½ tsp dried oregano; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional); Salt, to taste

Instructions

6 steps

Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the garlic and dry orzo. Cook for 1 minute, stirring so the orzo is lightly coated.
Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, and oregano. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the orzo is tender. Add extra broth or water if the pot gets too dry.
Stir in the spinach and black pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the spinach wilts. Taste and season with salt.
Turn off the heat, stir in Parmesan if using, rest for 2 minutes, and serve warm.

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Easy One-Pot Tomato Spinach Orzo

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