Spinach Parmesan Orzo
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Serves/Makes: 6 | Ready In: < 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pound orzo pasta
salt
3 tablespoons fine quality olive oil
1/2 cup finely grated good quality Parmesan cheese
***SPINACH PUREE***
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 bunch spinach, stemmed and washed
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
For the Spinach Puree: In a wide saute pan, heat olive oil and add garlic, saute 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat until limp. Add roughly chopped spinach, salt and pepper, cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place spinach mixture in blender and puree until smooth. Reserve.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add orzo and stir gently. Cook 4 to 7 minutes checking occasionally. The pasta should be firm but cooked through. Coat a large flat pan with olive oil and have ready. Strain orzo through a large strainer shaking off excess water.
Immediately spread hot pasta out on the tray for a minute or two to cool slightly and release as much steam from the orzo as possible. Toss orzo with spinach puree and grated cheese and serve immediately.
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Recipe ID: 61449
Nutrition:
per serving: 454 calories, 19g fat, 57g carbohydrates, 13g protein.
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