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Parmesan and Spinach Orzo

Name: Parmesan and Spinach Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk, warmed; 4 cups roughly chopped spinach; 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Rating: 3.38 stars

8 Ratings
8 Reviews
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This creamy garlic, orzo, and spinach dish is a great accompaniment to any meal or can serve as an entree with a protein added.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

35 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk, warmed
4 cups roughly chopped spinach
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

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Step 2

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir flour into onion mixture and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3

Gradually pour milk into onion mixture while constantly beating with a whisk until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Add spinach to sauce and cook until spinach is slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.
Step 4

Mix Parmesan cheese into spinach sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Fold orzo into spinach sauce and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

331 calories; protein 15.6g; carbohydrates 45.8g; fat 9.7g; cholesterol 18.1mg; sodium 289.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (8)

Most helpful positive review

Meggie

05/26/2016

I made a 1/2 recipe and used a smaller onion and it was fine. I also added some chopped mushrooms. I only had a few mushrooms left - next time I'll add more. I used kale/spinach mix and it was really good. I also used shredded bellavitano cheese that I had and it added a really great flavor. It was really quick and easy to make and I would definitely make again. Read More

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Arizona Desert Flower

Allstar

11/14/2014

The family just didn't like it. As a rule of thumb.....don't add your garlic at the same time as your onions....it over cooks turns brown and then makes your dish bitter. The only thing I did different was to switch step 4 and step 5....melted my cheese first then let my spinach wilt--otherwise the spinach will be overcooked and brown. Still. The family didn't like it and we won't make it again. Read More

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8 Ratings

5 star values: 2
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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11/14/2014

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hearlyfilms

01/27/2015

WAY too much onion. I had to season this a lot more to get it to not taste like milk sauce. I handed this recipe and it is way more than 4 servings worth. Could have fed 8 off of it. Read More

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Meggie

05/25/2016

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Kaylin

04/12/2015

once you correctly modify the recipe then its really good. Use 1/2 of an onion and 2 garlic cloves and about 4 tbsp of flour. Warning the sauce turns green from all of the spinach. Read More

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Nancy Keller

12/17/2016

Made it exactly as the recipe we love onions several times and each time it was wonderful. Makes plenty that for sure. I left a star out only because it has a lot of steps to it. Read More

plates4u

10/06/2020

Will absolutely make it again hands down! Read More

drew francis

02/15/2021

I added carrots for color and texture. I also added Asiago cheese for a more complex flavor. I doubled the garlic too. Read More

Heather

06/18/2017

Pretty hands on dish to make but totally worth it. Excellent dish!! Read More

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Parmesan and Spinach Orzo

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 330.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 31 %

carbohydrates: 15 %

dietary fiber: 10 %

sugars:

fat: 15 %

saturated fat: 20 %

cholesterol: 6 %

vitamin a iu: 32 %

niacin equivalents: 37 %

vitamin b6: 7 %

vitamin c: 11 %

folate: 37 %

calcium: 27 %

iron: 13 %

magnesium: 20 %

potassium: 9 %

sodium: 12 %

thiamin: 7 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Arizona Desert Flower

Allstar

11/14/2014

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hearlyfilms

01/27/2015

WAY too much onion. I had to season this a lot more to get it to not taste like milk sauce. I handed this recipe and it is way more than 4 servings worth. Could have fed 8 off of it.

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(1)

Meggie

05/25/2016

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Kaylin

04/12/2015

once you correctly modify the recipe then its really good. Use 1/2 of an onion and 2 garlic cloves and about 4 tbsp of flour. Warning the sauce turns green from all of the spinach.

Helpful

(1)

Nancy Keller

12/17/2016

Made it exactly as the recipe we love onions several times and each time it was wonderful. Makes plenty that for sure. I left a star out only because it has a lot of steps to it.

plates4u

10/06/2020

Will absolutely make it again hands down!

drew francis

02/15/2021

I added carrots for color and texture. I also added Asiago cheese for a more complex flavor. I doubled the garlic too.

Heather

06/18/2017

Pretty hands on dish to make but totally worth it. Excellent dish!!

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