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Parmesan and Spinach Orzo
Parmesan and Spinach Orzo
- Recipe Submitted by Herb on 10/25/2014
Category: Healthy Recipes, Main Dish, Onions
Ingredients List
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 Tbsp finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (I used 2%)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups packed chopped spinach
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 3 oz. finely shredded Parmesan (3/4 cup slightly packed), plus more for topping
Directions
1. Cook orzo according to directions listed on package. Meanwhile in a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Add in garlic and flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. While whisking slowly pour in milk and cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
2. Mix in chopped spinach and parsley and allow to heat just until spinach begins to wilt, about 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in Parmesan. Stir until cheese melts (returning to warm heat if needed to help melt cheese).
3. Stir in drained orzo and serve warm garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
2. Mix in chopped spinach and parsley and allow to heat just until spinach begins to wilt, about 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in Parmesan. Stir until cheese melts (returning to warm heat if needed to help melt cheese).
3. Stir in drained orzo and serve warm garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
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