{"id":"bf34d9b0-bede-4adf-9bf0-a53ca06be670","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bf34d9b0-bede-4adf-9bf0-a53ca06be670","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a70967566/creamy-pesto-orzotto-recipe/","title":"Creamy Pesto Orzotto","description":"For this creamy pesto orzotto, pesto and cheese are folded into orzo and topped with a shower of fresh basil for a one-pan weeknight dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT30M","ingredients":[{"text":"4 tbsp. unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 garlic cloves, finely chopped","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 1/2 c. dried orzo","item":"dried orzo","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/3 c. white wine","item":"white wine","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (optional)","item":"Parmigiano-Reggiano rind","quantity":1,"preparation":"optional"},{"text":"3 c. water","item":"water","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"2 oz. Parmiggiano-Reggiano, finely grated (about 1 cup), plus more for topping","item":"Parmiggiano-Reggiano, finely grated (about 1 cup)","quantity":2,"unit":"oz","preparation":"plus more for topping"},{"text":"3 oz. baby spinach (about 3 cups)","item":"baby spinach","quantity":3,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 3 cups"},{"text":"3/4 c. store-bought or homemade pesto","item":"store-bought or homemade pesto","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)","item":"Fresh basil leaves, for serving","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add orzo and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and toasty, 1 to 2 minutes more."},{"number":2,"text":"Add wine and cook, stirring, until absorbed, about 1 minute. Add Parmiggiano-Reggiano rind (if using), water, and red pepper flakes; season with 1 tsp. salt."},{"number":3,"text":"Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo is just tender, 10 to 12 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Uncover and remove rind. Stir orzotto, then stir in cheese. Stir in spinach until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Remove from heat and fold in pesto; season with salt, if needed."},{"number":6,"text":"Top with more cheese and basil (if using)."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T20:05:27.869793+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T20:05:27.869793+00:00"}