Orzo With Spinach and Red Pepper

Easy Home Cooking Magazine.

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  ounces  uncooked orzo pasta
•  nonstick olive oil flavored cooking spray
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1  medium red bell pepper, seeded & diced
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 10  ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry with paper towels
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  finely chopped fresh oregano (optional) or 1⁄2 teaspoon basil (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon pepper

Directions

1. Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
3. Heat skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add oil, tilting skillet to coat bottom.
4. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
5. Add orzo and spinach; stir until well mixed and heated through.
6. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese, oregano, if desired, and lemon pepper.
7. Garnish as desired.