Parmesan Spinach Orzo

Parmesan Spinach Orzo

from lifeasastrawberry.com
30 min
4 servings

An easy, creamy parmesan spinach orzo recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook orzo in very salty water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add green onion and garlic to oil. Sauté, stirring once or twice, for about a minute until onions have softened and garlic is fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Add flour to pot and stir to combine. Let cook for 30 seconds or so to cook out any raw flour taste.

  6. 6

    Add milk to the pot a little at a time, whisking constantly to work out any lumps. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and reached a low simmer, about 5-8 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add chopped spinach to sauce and stir to combine.

  8. 8

    Add parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and you have a smooth sauce.

  9. 9

    Return cooked orzo to sauce and toss to coat. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.