Creamy Parmesan Orzo
This side dish is absolutely delicious! Sometimes I crisp up some sage to serve on top but even without the sage it is a show stopper! Reminds me of a special risotto but even to make!
Creamy Parmesan Orzo
Ingredients
- 2 T. butter
- 8 sage leaves
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet.
- Add sage leaves and fry until crispy.
- Remove to a paper towel.
- Add the shallots to the skillet with a pinch of salt.
- Cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo.
- Pour in the white wine and simmer 2 mins.
- Add chicken stock and simmer 8 mins.
- Add cream, spinach, and cheese.
- Stir to wilt spinach and taste for salt/pepper.
- If too thick, add a bit more stock.
- Serve topped with sage leaves.
Adapted from The Original Dish
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