Creamy Parmesan Spinach Orzo Recipes
CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH
This recipe, from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, combines fresh baby spinach with a delicious, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Crushed croutons top it off and give the side dish a wonderful crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through. Sprinkle with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH ORZO
Steps:
- In a deep pot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
- Add orzo pasta and and cook for 7-9 minutes, until al-dente.
- Drain orzo, reserving one cup of the pasta water.
- Add drained orzo to a pan on medium heat.
- Add cream cheese, garlic, spinach, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir until the cheeses are melty and the orzo is all covered in creamy sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 449 mg, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPINACH PARMESAN ORZO
Steps:
- In a wide saute pan, heat olive oil and add garlic, saute 1-2 minutes over medium heat until limp. Add roughly chopped spinach, salt and pepper, cover and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place spinach mixture in blender and puree until smooth. Reserve.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add orzo and stir gently. Cook 4-7 minutes checking occasionally. The pasta should be firm but cooked through. Coat a large flat pan with olive oil and have ready. Strain orzo through a large strainer shaking off excess water. Immediately spread hot pasta out on the tray for a minute or two to cool slightly and release as much steam from the orzo as possible. Toss orzo with spinach puree and grated cheese and serve immediately.
CREAMY ORZO AND SPINACH
A wonderful side dish, this is quick and easy to prepare. This is from Cuisine at Home and is a kid pleaser as well as adult mac n cheese.
Provided by chia2160
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions, drain.
- Mix parmesan, beaten egg and cream and add to hot orzo.
- The heat will cook the egg mixture.
- Heat oil in skillet, add garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add spinach in batches until wilted.
- Season with red pepper, salt, pepper, stirring.
- Drizzle with a drop of balsamic.
- Top orzo with spinach, serve with additional parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.9, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 167.2, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 10.4
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