Cheesy Spinach Rice Pilaf

For a while my dd was helping out by deciding what's for dinner on thursday night. She found this recipe on Rachael Ray's website. It's become a weeky staple for us.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup orzo pasta
• 1  garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1  cup white rice, like texmati brand
• 1 3⁄4 cups  chicken stock or 1 3⁄4 cups broth
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 4  cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 3⁄4-1  cup  grated parmigiano reggeano cheese

Directions

1. Rinse the rice.
2. Heat the olive oil in a fry pan over medium heat.
3. Toast the orzo to a golden brown.
4. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Add the rice, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
6. Cover the pot, reduce the heat and simmer for another 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
7. Fold in the chopped spinach and grated cheese.