Parmesan and Spinach Orzo

Yield: 4 servings

Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Total: 30

This creamy, velvety orzo side dish is quick and easy + will go with any main dish! An absolute family-favorite.

4.9 stars (11 ratings)

Ingredients

1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 ½ cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in spinach until wilted, about 3 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan until melted, about 1 minute.
Stir in orzo; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately.

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