Scrumptious one pan orzo dinner (spinach, artichoke)

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.

Add 1 shallot and 1 box of orzo to a baking dish.

Add about 5 cloves of chopped garlic to the dish.

Add 3 handfuls of spinach to the dish.

Add a 7 oz container of pesto sauce to the dish.

Add a 12 oz jar of quartered artichoke hearts (with liquid) to the dish.

Season with paprika, basil, red pepper flakes, pepper, and salt.

Mix all ingredients together in the baking dish.

Add 3 cups of water to the mixture in the baking dish.

Place the baking dish in an oven preheated to 350°F.

Bake for about 25 minutes.

Stir the mixture to combine all ingredients after baking.

Add fresh mozzarella slices on top of the mixture.

Add chopped smoked gouda on top for extra cheesiness.

Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Snip fresh basil leaves on top before serving.

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