Orzo with Spinach & Pine Nuts (Milliken & Feniger)
Orzo, spinach and pine nuts, with garlic, tomatoes and a bit of romano cheese makes an elegant side dish.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | bunches |
spinach
large, stems removed, washed |
|
| 1 | x |
kosher salt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
pine nuts
|
|
| 3 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 3 | each |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes
cored, seeded and diced |
|
| 2 | cups |
orzo pasta
|
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
romano cheese
grated |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | bunches |
spinach
large, stems removed, washed |
|
| 1 | x |
kosher salt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
pine nuts
|
|
| 3 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 3 | each |
italian plum (roma) tomatoes
cored, seeded and diced |
|
| 473 | ml |
orzo pasta
|
*
|
| 59 | ml |
romano cheese
grated |
*
|
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat.
In batches, add spinach with water clinging to leaves.
Stir 2 minutes, until wilted and tender.
Stir in pinch each salt and pepper; drain in colander set over bowl.
When spinach is cool to handle, press down to extract liquid.
Coarsely chop, reserving juice.
Wipe out pan, add remaining oil.
Over medium heat, sauté pine nuts until lightly golden.
Add garlic, cook, stirring, about 2 minutes, until aroma is released.
Stir in tomatoes and spinach, adjust seasonings and cook 1 minute more.
Remove from heat; set aside.
Cook orzo according to package directions.
Drain and add to spinach mixture with reserved spinach juice.
Toss, reheat, sprinkle with cheese and serve.
