Spinach Orzo Pasta with Parmesan

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5

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    314 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

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!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces orzo
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add orzo to a pot of salted, boiling water.
  2. While orzo cooks, heat olive oil in a saucepan and then cook garlic til fragrant (but don't burn!).
  3. Sprinkle the flour into the pot and combine.
  4. Whisk in the milk, and continue to cook over low heat until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Once the orzo is cooked, drain and add to the sauce.
  6. Add the spinach and parmesan, and fold in gently.
  7. Test for seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 226mg (9%) Potassium 253mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1210IU (24%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 211mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 314kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 226mg 9%
Potassium 253mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1210IU 24%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 211mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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