Description
Instant Pot Parmesan Orzo with Spinach is a creamy and comforting dish that effortlessly combines tender orzo pasta with fresh spinach and rich Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot meal is ready in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. With every creamy bite, you’ll savor the warmth and nourishment of this delightful recipe that brings loved ones together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the orzo pasta, stirring to coat it in butter. Toast lightly for another minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and scrape any bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Seal the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release of steam, then open the lid carefully.
- Stir in fresh spinach and grated Parmesan until creamy and well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg