One Pan Risoni with Smoked Garlic and Spinach

  • Serves: 4
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

This quick and easy one-pan risoni is the perfect weeknight meal. Roasted smoked garlic brings a touch of comfort and sophistication to this dish, making it perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in. Enjoy it as a complete meal or a hearty side dish. Flavourful and minimal cleanup!

Ingredients
  • 1 whole Smoked garlic bulb
  • 1 tsp plus 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 3/4 cups orzo / risoni, uncooked
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 85 g / 3 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 250 g / 8 oz frozen spinach (1 box), thawed, excess water squeezed out
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • LBSH Smoked black pepper, freshly cracked
  • Garnish
  • Extra parmesan cheese
  • Finely chopped parsley
Directions
  • Roast the Garlic
    Preheat oven to 220ºC. Leaving the papery outer skin of garlic bulb intact, cut the bulb in half, exposing individual cloves. Drizzle cut cloves with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in foil. Bake 30-35 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap. When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic from skins.
  • Cook Risoni Pasta
    In a Dutch oven, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add pasta; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Make it creamy
    Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add spinach, parmesan cheese, milk, salt, pepper and roasted smoked garlic; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.
  • Garnish
    Serve immediately, garnished with more parmesan and fresh finely chopped parsley, if desired.

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