Parmesan Spinach Orzo Food

CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH ORZO

Steps:

• In a deep pot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
• Add orzo pasta and and cook for 7-9 minutes, until al-dente.
• Drain orzo, reserving one cup of the pasta water.
• Add drained orzo to a pan on medium heat.
• Add cream cheese, garlic, spinach, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
• Stir until the cheeses are melty and the orzo is all covered in creamy sauce.
• Serve and enjoy!

PARMESAN SPINACH ORZO

Steps:

• In a large saute pan heat up olive oil, add, chopped onions and cook until translucent; 3-4 minutes;
• Add spinach and cook until wilted, for about another 2 minutes;
• Add pasta and stir to coat it all with olive oil, onion and spinach mixture;
• Add stock, cover the pan and cook according for about 8 minutes until the pasta is cooked through;
• Turn off the heat, add cheese and black pepper, stir and taste. If needed add some salt. Serve immediately

SPINACH PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• In a wide saute pan, heat olive oil and add garlic, saute 1-2 minutes over medium heat until limp. Add roughly chopped spinach, salt and pepper, cover and cook 3-4 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 4-7 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.

SPINACH ORZO

Steps:

• Melt butter in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic, onion and carrot in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until carrot and onion are tender.
• Stir in broth, orzo and spinach.
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occassionally until broth is absorbed.
• Stir in salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.