Creamy Orzo with Spinach

Name: Creamy Orzo with Spinach
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) uncooked dried orzo pasta; 1 Half Stick (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 (6-ounce) package (6 cups) fresh spinach, stems removed; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

3 steps

Updated at: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:15:09 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories253.2 kcal (13%)

Total Fat12.5 g (18%)

Carbs25 g (10%)

Sugars3 g (3%)

Protein11.5 g (23%)

Sodium608.8 mg (30%)

Fiber5.4 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

8 ouncesdried orzo pasta

uncooked

¼ cupButter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt

1 ½ teaspoonsfresh garlic

finely chopped

1 x 6 ouncefresh spinach

stems removed

¾ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonpepper

1 ¼ cupsshredded Parmesan cheese

1 cupcherry tomatoes

cut in half

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to pan; keep warm.

Step 2

Melt 2 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 10-inch skillet until sizzling. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add spinach, salt and pepper; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Add remaining 2 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt and 1 cup Parmesan cheese to cooked pasta in pan; stir until combined. Add cooked spinach and tomatoes; mix well. Spoon mixture into serving dish; top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.