Spinach Feta Orzo Bake
A comforting vegetarian Mediterranean bake featuring tender orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and rich feta cheese baked to savory perfection.
Total time
40 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
2/5
Ingredients
11
Step by step
Method
- 01
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 02
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the diced onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 03
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 04
In a baking dish, combine the uncooked orzo pasta, sautéed onion, garlic, wilted spinach, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 05
Pour in the vegetable broth and whole milk, stirring well to distribute the pasta and vegetables evenly.
- 06
Fold in most of the crumbled feta cheese, reserving a small amount for the topping.
- 07
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- 08
Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining crumbled feta cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the pasta is tender and the cheese is lightly browned.
- 09
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min