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

