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Instant Pot Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Spinach

Savor a cozy and easy-to-make pasta side dish packed full of cheesy, garlicky goodness. This Instant Pot creamy parmesan orzo is punctuated with the delicious crunch of onion and the nutritious addition of spinach, brought to life by your pressure cooker in no time at all.
1
21 min
TOTAL TIME
649
CALORIES
$2.05
PER SERVING
Instant Pot Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Spinach
Directions
11 STEPS
16 min
PREP TIME
5 min
COOK TIME
21 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Turn on your pressure cooker's Saute function to medium heat. Add the olive oil and unsalted butter until it melts.
2
Add the finely chopped onion to the pot and saute until it becomes translucent, stirring occasionally.
3
To the sauteed onion, add minced garlic and saute for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
4
Pour in the vegetable broth, add salt and bring the mixture to a simmer.
5
Introduce the orzo pasta to the pot and stir well to combine.
6
Cancel the saute function and secure the lid of the pressure cooker, setting the vent to the Sealing position.
7
Set the Pressure Cook function for 4 minutes.
8
After the cooking cycle, perform a Quick Release by turning the vent to the Venting position and remove the lid after all steam has been released.
9
Gradually stir in the grated parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese until well incorporated.
10
Fold in the half and half, freshly ground black pepper, finely chopped fresh thyme leaves and roughly chopped fresh spinach leaves.
11
Serve immediately while warm.
Health Info
Macros
18g
CARBS
47g
FAT
37g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know when Orzo is cooked perfectly?
Can I cook Orzo like rice?
My Orzo dish tastes bland, how can I fix it?
Should I rinse Orzo after cooking?
What are some quick Orzo dish ideas?
Can I use Orzo as an alternative to risotto rice?
Why does my Orzo clumps together?
How can I add more protein to an Orzo pasta dish?
Do I have to toast Orzo before boiling it?
Is Orzo healthier than other pastas?