Basil Crush olive oil · Potatoes Pastas and Grains · Tuscan Spice blend ·Mar 26, 2024

Creamy Tuscan Orzo

Name: Creamy Tuscan Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Fustini's Basil Crush olive oil; 12 oz. orzo; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes; Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon Fustinis' Tuscan Spice blend; 4 oz. of baby spinach; 1 1/2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving\; fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Fustini's Basil Crush olive oil
12 oz. orzo
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Fustinis' Tuscan Spice blend
4 oz. of baby spinach
1 1/2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving\
fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Directions

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add orzo and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is lightly toasted and garlic is fragrant about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until combined about 1 minute.
Add broth, milk, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid is mostly absorbed and the orzo is tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
Add spinach and Parmesan and cook, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and season with seasoning, salt and pepper, if needed. Top with more Parmesan. Garnish with fresh basil.

Creamy Tuscan Orzo