Description
Creamy Boursin Cheese Orzo is a delicious and easy dinner recipe that combines the rich flavors of Boursin cheese with tender orzo pasta, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 4 oz Boursin cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped spinach and cherry tomatoes, sautéing until the spinach is wilted.
- Once the orzo is cooked, drain any excess broth and add it to the skillet with the spinach and tomatoes.
- Stir in the Boursin cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to substitute the vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg