Description
Creamy Orzo with Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach is the ultimate comfort food that seamlessly blends rich, savory flavors with nutritious ingredients. This delightful vegetarian dish features tender orzo pasta enveloped in a creamy sauce, enhanced by the sweetness of roasted butternut squash and the freshness of spinach. Perfect for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with wholesome goodness. Top it off with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an indulgent finish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 1½ cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo pasta and toast lightly for about two minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and simmer for 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and heavy cream; add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Gently fold in the roasted butternut squash; adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg