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Lazy Sunday Pasta Version 2 (Orzo with Herb Cream Cheese)
A low-effort, one-pan baked orzo pasta perfect for lazy Sundays. The oven does most of the work, resulting in a creamy, flavorful meal with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.
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Ingredients
- 150 g Herb cream cheese (herb cream cheese)
- 300 g Orzo
- 100 g Sun-dried tomatoes (sun-dried tomatoes)
- 2 Garlic (cloves, minced)
- 1 tbsp Italian herb mix (SterkInDeKeuken Italian Herb Mix)
- 0.5 tsp Hot & Spicy herb mix (SterkInDeKeuken Hot & Spicy Herb Mix)
- 600 ml Vegetable broth (broth)
- 200 g Fresh spinach (spinach)
- 50 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
Steps
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Place the herb cream cheese in the center of a large baking dish.
- 3
Add the orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic to the dish around the cream cheese.
- 4
Sprinkle the Italian herb mix and the Hot & Spicy herb mix over the ingredients.
- 5
Pour the vegetable broth into the baking dish.
- 6
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- 7
Place in the oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes.
- 8
Remove the foil and stir in the fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 9
Return to the oven for the final 5 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the cheese is melted.
- 10
Stir everything well to create a creamy sauce before serving.
Notes
The quantities for the broth and orzo are estimated based on standard one-pan orzo ratios (approx 2:1 liquid to pasta). The author uses their own brand of spice mixes, but standard Italian seasoning and chili flakes can be substituted.
Nutrition per serving
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