Orzo with Spinach & Parmesan

This is our favorite way to eat Orzo at our house. Very similar to a risotto, much easier.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb orzo pasta (1 1/3 cups)
•  salt
• 2  tablespoons  fat (olive oil or butter)
• 6  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
•  ground black pepper
• 2  cups  packed fresh spinach or 2  tablespoons  minced fresh basil
• 2  tablespoons  toasted pine nuts

Directions

1. Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the orzo.
3. Boil until orzo is tender and has absorbed the cooking liquid, 8 to 9 minutes.
4. Stir in the fat, Parmesan, pepper to taste, spinach and pine nuts.
5. Cook over low heat for a few minutes until spinach until wilted, and adjust seasoning.