Creamy Orzo and Spinach

Submitted by chia2160

"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."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 5 cups

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.

Reviews

[evelynathens]

This was a delicious side to our grilled pork chops. Thank you very much for a great recipe, chia.

 

[Somogirl]

I made this for my friend's elderly mother.She has difficulty swallowing and a delicate stomach.I thought this would be comforting food for her and the egg a nice way to get some protein.Of course I did not add the garlic or pepper flakes.I found it extremely easy to make and yet had a wonderful rich flavor.I am wondering if any one has reheated this in the microwave & if it came out allright?

 

[Tahiti]

This was not my favourite, I thought it sounded wonderful, and I followed the recipe but for me, it just had no flavour, I ended up adding alot more salt and then it was ok.

 

[ratherbeswimmin]

I made this as a main dish for me any my husband. We both loved it. I used a generous splash or two of the balsamic vinegar and a couple of shakes of the red pepper flakes. Had great flavor and made a very good vegetarian meal. My step-son has decided he likes spinach--mainly because he thinks he will grow up to be big and strong if he eats it. He thought this dish was good and ate two servings. Thanks chia.

 

[Latchy]

A great spinach recipe, I used it as a side dish with grilled steak. I did use extra parmesan and the dash of balsamic vinegar gave it a good lift.