Orzo with Spinach and Asiago Cheese

Submitted by ilenek

"A good alternative to rice, and a nice side dish, especially with chicken or fish."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup orzo pasta
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small celery rib, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup spinach leaves, cleaned,packed,and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup asiago cheese, grated
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Cook the orzo according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat a nonstick saucepan.
3. Add the olive oil, then add the onion, celery, and garlic.
4. Saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Stir in the spinach, half the broth, and the vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
6. Stir in the orzo, cheese, the remaining broth, and the pepper.

Reviews

[Tamaretta]

I thought this was very tasty! I ate it for my main dish, the rest of the family as a side. I agree with the previous poster that this barely makes 3 servings. I would double it next time! I also added pine nuts just because. Thanks for posting!

 

[Mrs. Hughes]

This was very good. I loved the spinach and pasta tastes mingled with the cheese. I used a mixture of Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano cheeses. The recipe claims to serve 4, but it's not even close to 4 servings. I'd say about 2 servings at most.