Spinach Orzo Pasta with Parmesan
Spinach Orzo is a tasty side dish using orzo pasta, garlic, onion, spinach and parmesan. Quick, easy, and on the table in 10 minutes, this satisfies the whole family!
Servings 4
Calories 314kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces orzo
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add 8 ounces orzo to a pot of salted, boiling water.
- While orzo cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan and then cook 2 cloves minced garlic til fragrant (but don't burn!).
- Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour into the pot and combine.
- Whisk in the 1/2 cup milk, and continue to cook over low heat until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the orzo is cooked, drain and add to the sauce.
- Add the 1 1/2 cup baby spinach and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and fold in gently.
- Test for seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1mg
