Parmesan and Spinach Orzo

Parmesan and Spinach Orzo might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 636 calories, 26g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.11 per serving. It is brought to you by Table for Two Blog. 5422 people were glad they tried this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes. If you have baby spinach, whole milk, salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Overall, this recipe earns a super spoonacular score of 98%. Similar recipes include Parmesan and Spinach Orzo, Parmesan and Spinach Orzo, and Parmesan & Spinach Orzo.

Servings: 4

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1½ cups baby spinach

2 tbsp. flour

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp. olive oil

16 oz. orzo pasta

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup of milk (I used whole)

Equipment:

whisk

pot

Cooking instruction summary:

Cook orzo according to directions on the box then drain and set aside.In a large pot over medium high heat, cook garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.Sprinkle flour into the pot then gently whisk in the milk. Let mixture thicken, about 1-2 minutes then add in the spinach and Parmesan cheese.Add the orzo pasta to the pot, stir to coat and incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Serve hot and top with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

 

Step by step:


1. Cook orzo according to directions on the box then drain and set aside.In a large pot over medium high heat, cook garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.Sprinkle flour into the pot then gently whisk in the milk.

2. Let mixture thicken, about 1-2 minutes then add in the spinach and Parmesan cheese.

3. Add the orzo pasta to the pot, stir to coat and incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

4. Serve hot and top with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.


Nutrition Information:

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636k Calories
26g Protein
17g Total Fat
92g Carbs
39% Health Score
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Calories
636k
32%

Fat
17g
27%

  Saturated Fat
6g
41%

Carbohydrates
92g
31%

  Sugar
6g
7%

Cholesterol
23mg
8%

Sodium
636mg
28%

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Protein
26g
53%

Selenium
81µg
116%

Manganese
1mg
60%

Vitamin K
59µg
56%

Phosphorus
450mg
45%

Calcium
403mg
40%

Vitamin A
1349IU
27%

Magnesium
87mg
22%

Copper
0.38mg
19%

Zinc
2mg
17%

Vitamin B2
0.3mg
17%

Fiber
4g
16%

Folate
53µg
13%

Iron
2mg
12%

Vitamin B6
0.25mg
12%

Potassium
429mg
12%

Vitamin B1
0.18mg
12%

Vitamin B3
2mg
12%

Vitamin E
1mg
10%

Vitamin B12
0.57µg
10%

Vitamin B5
0.86mg
9%

Vitamin D
0.92µg
6%

Vitamin C
3mg
4%

covered percent of daily need
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