Spinach W Orzo Pasta Garlic Parmesan Cheese Food

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.

PASTA WITH GARLIC AND PARMESAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Place the spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water and cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente.
• While the pasta is cooking, place the oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, chilli, oregano and pepper and cook for 3 minutes or until the garlic is soft.
• Drain the pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour over the garlic and oil mixture and add the spinach leaves, parmesan, salt and extra black pepper. Toss well.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash and dry spinach and remove stems.
• (I usually use the packaged, pre-washed spinach so that I don't get too much water in this dish. Otherwise, be sure to dry the leaves very, very well.) Using half the ingredients and working in batches, heat olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.
• Saute garlic about one minute.
• Add spinach leaves, increase heat to high, and stir until evenly wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Add salt, pepper, and tomatoes.
• Cook an additional minute.
• Stir in grated Parmesan, remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasonings.
• Serve immediately.
• If spinach releases too much water, you can drain mixture in a colander before serving.
• Taste and adjust seasonings again after draining.