marry me orzo

31 May, 2026

6 servings, 5 minutes prep, 1 hr bake

in a big bowl

• 1 lb orzo
• 1 lb broccoli florets, fresh or thawed
• 3 cups veg broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in oil, or 1/2 cup pesto
• 4 cloves garlic, skip if pesto
• 1 tsp each salt, oregano, red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp chopped basil

mix in later

• 1/2 cup parmesan
• 2 handfuls spinach

steps

1. preheat oven to 375
2. well mix bowl ingredients, add to greased 9x13, cover in foil
3. bake for 35-40 minutes, until al dente
4. uncover, stir in spinach and parmesan, bake another 5-10 until pasta done
5. serve hot.