One Pot Tuscan Shrimp and Orzo

This one pot Tuscan shrimp and orzo is hearty yet elegant, every bite bursting with Tuscan-inspired flavors. It’s comfort food with a sophisticated twist, perfect for a special dinner or a cozy night in.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Entree, Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 343

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

2 shallots, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons Cantanzaro herbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cups vegetable broth, divided
3. 5 ounce heavy whipping cream
10 ounce plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups fresh spinach
fresh basil, for garnish

Method

Gather all ingredients.
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, and stir until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
Add in orzo; cook and stir until orzo is lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and Cantanzaro herbs; season with salt and pepper.
Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth and whipping cream. Stir remaining 1 cup broth into Greek yogurt; pour into the Dutch oven. Stir in sundried tomatoes.
Cook orzo, uncovered, stirring constantly, over medium heat until orzo is just tender with a bite, 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir shrimp and fresh spinach into cooked orzo, and cook until shrimp is pink and opaque and spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Taste; season with salt and pepper.
Remove from heat; serve immediately with fresh basil. Enjoy!