Recipe for creamy orzo with fried chorizo, fresh tomatoes and spinach.
Course Lunch, Main course
Cuisine Italian
Nøgleord Easy dinner, Italian food, Orzo, Orzo dishes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 813kcal
Ingredients
220gchorizo, diced
1onion, finely chopped
4clovesgarlic, finely chopped
200gcherry tomatoes, halved
100mlwhite wine
400gorzo
900mlstockchicken or vegetable
100gParmesan, finely grated
6sprigsbasil, leaves only
2handfulsspinach
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Oil
Instructions
Heat a splash of oil in a large, deep frying pan and fry the chorizo for 3-4 minutes. Keep an eye on the heat so the pieces don't turn hard.
Add the onion, garlic and tomatoes and fry for a further 5 minutes - season with freshly ground pepper.
Pour in the white wine and let it reduce, then add the orzo and stock.Let the orzo simmer until tender - add more stock if needed.
Stir in the Parmesan until it melts, then finally fold in the basil leaves and spinach until wilted.Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.