Super Creamy Mushroom & Orzo Pasta (Vegetarian)

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: grape tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are budget-friendly and have a similar taste.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen veggies are often cheaper and have a long shelf life.

Place a large pan on medium heat and add some oil.

Cook the orzo pasta.

Add mushrooms to the pan.

Add Rosemary to the pan.

Add garlic to the pan.

Add a handful of frozen peas to the pan.

Add the cooked orzo to the pan.

Add a splash of water to the pan.

Add spinach leaves to the pan.

Pop the lid on the pan and let it simmer down.

Add cream cheese to the pan and mix everything together.

Season with pepper and serve.

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