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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