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Creamy Orzo and Spinach
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
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.
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
Directions:
1. Cook orzo according to package directions, drain.
2. Mix parmesan, beaten egg and cream and add to hot orzo.
3. The heat will cook the egg mixture.
4. Heat oil in skillet, add garlic, sauté until soft.
5. Add spinach in batches until wilted.
6. Season with red pepper, salt, pepper, stirring.
7. Drizzle with a drop of balsamic.
8. Top orzo with spinach, serve with additional parmesan if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com