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Orzo Pan

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Ingredients

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Orzo Pan

1 bunch flat-leaf parsley

1 onion

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp canola oil

14 ounces ground meat(turkey, chicken, beef, or mixed)

2 teaspoons olive oil

¼ tsp dried chili flakes

½ vegetable bouillon cube

1 can strained tomatoes

2 ¾ cups water

1 ¼ cups orzo

5 ounces fresh spinach leaves

salt and pepper(to taste)

Parmesan(optional; for serving)

Instructions

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Instructions

Wash the parsley, pluck the leaves, and chop finely. Finely chop the stems as well and set aside. Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic.

Add a teaspoon of oil to a deep frying pan and add the ground meat. Break up the ground meat with a wooden spoon or similar utensil and fry for about 5 to 8 minutes until crumbly. Season the ground meat generously with salt and pepper and fry for another minute.

Remove the ground beef from the pan and sauté the onions, garlic, parsley stems, and chili flakes in the remaining oil. Crumble the bouillon cube over the pan with your hands and sauté the vegetables over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onions are translucent.

Deglaze the pan with strained tomatoes and water and stir well. Briefly bring the sauce to a simmer, then add the orzo and stir well. Cover and simmer gently for about 10 to 15 minutes. The pasta will take about 2 to 3 minutes longer than indicated on the package. Stir regularly (about every minute) during cooking.

Once the pasta is al dente, reduce the heat and stir in the parsley leaves and spinach. Season the orzo pan with salt and pepper. Return the ground meat to the pan and stir well.

Divide the orzo mixture among four plates and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown the Meat Properly 🍖
Don't stir the ground meat immediately after adding it to the hot oil; let it sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a flavorful crust before breaking it apart.
Bloom Your Chili Flakes 🌶️
Toast the dried chili flakes in the hot oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their deep, complex flavors and prevent raw spice notes.
Toast Orzo Before Simmering 🍝
Briefly toast the dry orzo in the pan with the meat and aromatics for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid; this creates a nutty flavor and helps prevent mushiness.
Reserve Liquid for Texture Control 💧
Add water gradually rather than all at once, allowing you to adjust consistency as the orzo cooks and prevent a soupy final dish.
Add Spinach at the Perfect Moment 🥬
Stir in fresh spinach in the last 30 seconds of cooking so it wilts gently from residual heat while maintaining its vibrant color and nutritional value.