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Parmesan and Spinach Orzo
4.9 from 33 votes

Parmesan and Spinach Orzo

This creamy orzo dish is a wonderful side or light main dish, and it’s sure to be a hit with the entire family!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups spinach roughly chopped
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted, about 1 minute. Add orzo and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Serve immediately.