# @dailyroutinecare on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIuNDtAS4C0
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29654107-dailyroutinecare-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-21T20:25:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Routine (@dailyroutinecare) — https://gondola.cc/dailyroutinecare

## Caption

✨ Cozy, creamy, and packed with flavor—this Creamy Artichoke Pasta is your new weeknight go-to. 🧄🍋💚

Made with orzo, lemon zest, and Parmesan, it’s the perfect balance of indulgent and fresh. Ready in just 30 mins!

Here’s the recipe:

🍝 Ingredients
• 1 cup whole-wheat orzo
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chopped leek
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 oz frozen artichoke hearts (or 14 oz canned), chopped
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ⅔ cup grated Parmesan (divided)
• ½ cup fresh parsley (divided)

Directions:

1️⃣ Cook orzo, reserve 1 cup of water, then drain.
2️⃣ Sauté leek + garlic in olive oil for 5 mins.
3️⃣ Add artichokes, heat through.
4️⃣ Add milk, cream cheese, lemon zest + juice, and ½ cup Parmesan. Stir until creamy.
5️⃣ Add cooked orzo + 6 tbsp parsley. Stir in reserved pasta water to loosen.
6️⃣ Serve topped with remaining Parmesan + parsley.

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#EasyDinner #HealthyPasta #CreamyArtichoke #QuickMeals #ComfortFoodDoneRight

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## Tags

comfortfooddoneright, quickmeals, creamyartichoke, healthypasta, easydinner

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