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Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Orzo With Spinach

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo with Spinach

This Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo with Spinach is rich, comforting, and made entirely in one pot. Creamy tomato base, tender orzo, and fresh spinach come together in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot for pressure cooking
  • Wooden Spoon for stirring and mixing
  • Measuring Cups for broth and tomato

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups orzo dry
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 14 oz
  • 2.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach lightly chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil and cook onions for 2–3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.
  • Stir in orzo and crushed tomatoes. Pour in broth, mix well, and scrape the bottom of the pot.
  • Seal the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 4 minutes. Let it naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release the rest.
  • Stir in spinach and Parmesan. Mix until the spinach wilts and the orzo becomes creamy.
  • Taste and adjust with salt or pepper as needed. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Add red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Use low-sodium broth if adding salty cheese like Pecorino.
Keyword creamy tomato orzo, instant pot orzo, one pot orzo
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