Description
A comforting and delicious dish made with creamy Boursin cheese and tender orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 8 oz Boursin cheese
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the orzo according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, Boursin cheese, vegetable broth, diced bell peppers, spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until heated through and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the orzo as it will bake in the oven. You can add other vegetables or proteins for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg