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Creamy One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo Recipe with Spinach and Feta

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A quick and easy one-pot meal combining creamy orzo pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and tangy feta cheese, perfect for comforting dinners with a Mediterranean twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup orzo pasta (about 170 grams)
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed (about 120 grams)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (about 75 grams)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth (720 ml)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mince the garlic, finely chop the onion, and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Rinse the spinach and set aside to drain.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until garlic is golden and tomatoes have softened slightly.
  4. Add 1 cup orzo pasta and stir to coat evenly in the oil and tomato mixture. Toast the orzo for about 1 minute.
  5. Slowly pour in 3 cups vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer.
  6. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook the orzo for 8–10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender but slightly firm. Add more broth or water if too dry.
  7. Remove the lid and stir in ½ cup heavy cream and 4 cups fresh spinach. Fold spinach in gently until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle ½ cup crumbled feta cheese and drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the dish. Stir carefully to combine.
  9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting for feta saltiness.
  10. Serve immediately while warm. Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of broth or cream.

Notes

Toast the orzo briefly in oil before adding broth to add nutty flavor and prevent sticking. Add spinach at the end to keep it vibrant and tender. Adjust salt carefully due to salty feta. For vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and omit or replace feta with vegan cheese. Gluten-free pasta can be used instead of orzo.

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Keywords: one-pot meal, orzo recipe, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta, creamy pasta, easy dinner, Mediterranean, quick meal

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