Description
A quick and creamy Cottage Cheese Orzo recipe featuring tender orzo pasta, fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy cottage cheese, all brought together with garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese for a delicious and nutritious meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside to prepare the other ingredients.
- Sauté Garlic and Spinach: In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then add the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts completely.
- Add Cherry Tomatoes: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for approximately 3 minutes until they soften slightly, blending their flavors with the garlic and spinach.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked orzo to the pan with the spinach and tomatoes. Stir in the cottage cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach if desired. Serve the dish warm as a comforting and wholesome meal.
Notes
- Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese based on your preference for creaminess or lower fat content.
- For added protein, consider topping with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- You can substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently on stovetop or microwave.
