Cheesy Spinach Orzo
A 20 minute dinner option with just a few ingredients! This Cheesy Spinach Orzo is perfect for using fresh spinach!
Servings 4
Calories 417kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta according to package. (about 10 minutes)
- In the meantime, add olive oil and onions to medium pan. Cook for 3 minutes or until onions are softened.
- Add garlic and salt. Continue to cook on medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add spinach and continue to cook on medium-low for 5 minutes.
- When pasta is done, reserve 1/4 cup water, drain the rest and add to pan.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Stir in cheese.
- Serve warm and ENJOY!
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Notes
To keep pasta from drying out reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water! Add this only if needed, before the cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 704mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g