Creamy Spinach Orzo

This creamy spinach orzo pasta dish is light, quick and easy. The fresh basil truly shines through and complements the spinach in this vegetarian pasta dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups unsalted vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ cups whole-wheat orzo
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish