Name: Spinach and Artichoke Orzo Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 clove garlic; 1 onion; 2 tbsp fresh basil; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; salt and pepper; 16 oz dry orzo pasta; 16 oz marinated artichokes; 1/2 cup basil pesto; 3 cup baby spinach; 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Spinach and Artichoke Orzo Bake

Author: ajhataway Cooking Method: Baking Courses: Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 45 mins Servings: 6

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking pan.
Add garlic, onion, basil, paprika, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, dry orzo, artichokes with 2/3 of liquid from jar, and pesto to baking pan. Stir to combine. Pour 2 1/4 cups water over mixture. Top with spinach.
Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed by pasta, but some remains.
Stir pasta, then sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown, and pasta has reached al dente consistency.
Top with fresh basil if desired.

Spinach and Artichoke Orzo Bake

Spinach and Artichoke Orzo Bake

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking pan.

Add garlic, onion, basil, paprika, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, dry orzo, artichokes with 2/3 of liquid from jar, and pesto to baking pan. Stir to combine. Pour 2 1/4 cups water over mixture. Top with spinach.

Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed by pasta, but some remains.

Stir pasta, then sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown, and pasta has reached al dente consistency.

Top with fresh basil if desired.

Log In