Lemon Spinach Orzotto
 
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
Say hello to your new favorite pasta dish. It pairs so well with so many meats. From steak, pork and chicken to fish and seafood - yum! I'm a big fan of this side!
Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (I used a butter-flavored oil)
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1½ cups orzo
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation Instructions
  1. Once all of your veggies are prepped, heat a medium-sized sauce pan (I used a 3.5 qt pan) over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the minced shallots and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the shallots are beginning to get translucent. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30-60 seconds. Then add the uncooked orzo and stir it with the shallots and garlic until it's well coated.
  3. Add the white wine to the pan and stir regularly until most of the wine is absorbed. Then add the broth a cup at a time stirring regularly until the broth is full absorbed by the orzo before adding the next cup.
  4. Once all of the broth is absorbed, you can add the baby spinach. I added mine in 2 batches, stirring really well until the spinach is wilted. Then add in the lemon juice and lemon zest, the butter, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Stir the orzo mixture really well and serve right away. This dish makes such a great side to so many meals. Enjoy!
Recipe by Can Cook, Will Travel at https://cancookwilltravel.com/lemon-spinach-orzotto/