CREAMY ORZO AND SPINACH

Creamy Orzo and Spinach image

A wonderful side dish, this is quick and easy to prepare. This is from Cuisine at Home and is a kid pleaser as well as adult mac n cheese.

Provided by chia2160

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 -2 cup orzo pasta, cooked and drained
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt & pepper
1 lb spinach, stemmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 -4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt & pepper
1 dash balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions, drain.
Mix parmesan, beaten egg and cream and add to hot orzo.
The heat will cook the egg mixture.
Heat oil in skillet, add garlic, sauté until soft.
Add spinach in batches until wilted.
Season with red pepper, salt, pepper, stirring.
Drizzle with a drop of balsamic.
Top orzo with spinach, serve with additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.9, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 167.2, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 10.4

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