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Creamy Orzo with Spinach

Creamy Orzo with Spinach

This colorful pasta dish is a quick weeknight meal.


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15 min
Prep Time
25 min
Total Time
4
servings

Ingredients

8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) uncooked orzo pasta

1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt, divided

1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

1 (6-ounce) package (6 cups) fresh spinach, stems removed

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

How to make

  1. STEP 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to pan; keep warm.

  2. STEP 2

    Melt 2 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 10-inch skillet until sizzling. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add spinach, salt and pepper; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.

  3. STEP 3

    Add remaining 2 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt and 1 cup Parmesan to cooked pasta in pan; stir until combined. Add cooked spinach, tomatoes and lemon zest; mix well. Spoon mixture into serving dish; top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (1 servings)

420 Calories
18 Fat (g)
35 Cholesterol (mg)
850 Sodium (mg)
47 Carbohydrates (g)
3 Dietary Fiber
19 Protein (g)
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