Marry Me Orzo (Dump & Bake!)

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb orzo*

3 cups broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces)

3 cups vegetable broth

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, roughly chopped)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

½ tsp each salt, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano

¼ tsp each ground black pepper, smoked paprika

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

2 handfuls fresh spinach (roughly chopped)

2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil

Directions

Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large (9x13 inch or similar) casserole dish.

Dump: To the prepared dish, dump in 1 lb orzo*, 3 cups broccoli florets, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), ½ tsp each salt, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, and ¼ tsp each ground black pepper, smoked paprika.

Bake: Stir to combine then cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes*, or until orzo is al dente (mostly tender but still has a little firmness in the middle).

Stir Ins: Stir in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 handfuls fresh spinach, and 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Orzo should be tender when finished.

Serve warm, topped with more fresh basil and parmesan, with crusty bread on the side!

Nutrition

• Calories: 347 kcal
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
• Cholesterol: 22 mg
• Sodium: 890 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 22 g