HOW TO MAKE PARMESAN SPINACH ORZO / BUDGET FRIENDLY

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: no substitute

Dried basil can be used but will alter flavor slightly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning is a cost-effective alternative.

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken broth, orzo, black pepper, and minced garlic.

Mix everything together until well combined and bring to a boil.

Once it starts to boil, lower the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 12 minutes, if the pasta needs more cooking, add a little bit more water until desired texture is reached.

Add heavy cream, shredded parmesan cheese, spinach, and parsley flakes to the skillet.

Mix until well combined and let it cook until the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes.

Turn off the heat and serve the parmesan spinach orzo as a side dish or main dish.

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