Name: Tuscan Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.22); 2 Tbsp butter ($0.27); 1/2 medium onion, chopped ($0.35); 4 cloves garlic, minced ($0.16); 1 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.10); 1 14.5oz. can roasted petite diced tomatoes* ($0.98); 1 tsp lemon juice ($0.02); 1 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.02); 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta ($1.65); 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth ($0.12); 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature** ($0.84); 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan ($1.48); 1 cup fresh baby spinach, packed ($1.10); 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley ($0.10); Salt & pepper to taste ($0.05)

Tuscan Orzo

Tuscan orzo is a one-pot meal made in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients. It's creamy, cozy comfort food at its best.

30 min total 10 min prep 20 min cook 4 390 cal

Instructions

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1 Add the oil, butter, and onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes.
2 Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, canned tomatoes, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and orzo. Stir often, cooking for 3 minutes.
3 Add the vegetable broth and room temperature cream. Once it starts to bubble, turn the heat down to medium-low and continue cooking for 10 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot. It should steadily simmer but not boil. You don’t want all of the liquid to evaporate.
4 Take the pot off the heat and stir in the parmesan, spinach, and parsley. Stir again and cover the pot for a few minutes until it has thickened up to your liking. If the orzo seems watery at the end of cooking, you can simmer it for a bit longer. It will continue to absorb the liquid and thicken.
5 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!