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Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Boursin Orzo Bake

Prepare this spinach and sun-dried tomato Boursin orzo bake in one dish in less than an hour for an easy, filling vegetarian recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boursin orzo, creamy orzo pasta, orzo bake
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 1 Boursin cheese block
  • 1 pound uncooked orzo
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
  • In a large baking dish, place the Boursin cheese in the center.
    1 Boursin cheese block
  • Add the uncooked orzo, chopped garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives to the baking dish with the Boursin cheese. Drizzle the oil on top.
    1 pound uncooked orzo, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable stock, red pepper flakes, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
    4 cups vegetable stock, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pour the seasoned vegetable stock mixture over the orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives in the baking dish.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring the pasta gently after 15 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, remove the foil and stir in the spinach, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream.
    2 cups spinach, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the spinach wilts and the cheese and cream are fully incorporated into the dish.
  • Serve immediately, and enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 727kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1826mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3100IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 3mg