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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 314 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 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 & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add orzo to a pot of salted, boiling water.
- While orzo cooks, heat olive oil in a saucepan and then cook garlic til fragrant (but don't burn!).
- Sprinkle the flour into the pot and combine.
- Whisk in the 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 spinach and parmesan, and fold in gently.
- Test for seasoning, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
226mg
(9%)
Potassium
253mg
(7%)
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
% 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.