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Creamy Orzo with Roasted Butternut Squash & Spinach

Creamy Orzo with Roasted Butternut Squash & Spinach Delight

This Creamy Orzo with Roasted Butternut Squash & Spinach combines comfort with elegance in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Orzo pasta
  • 2 cups Butternut squash, cubed (peeled and seeded)
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach (washed and chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated plus more for serving
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme

Equipment

  • Oven
  • pot
  • Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and roast butternut squash cubes until tender.
  2. Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
  3. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add roasted butternut squash and cooked orzo to the pan.
  5. Stir in vegetable broth, heavy cream, and season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
  6. Add chopped spinach and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
  7. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 22g

Notes

Feel free to personalize the dish by adding sautéed mushrooms or using different cheeses like goat cheese. Spice things up with red pepper flakes if desired.

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