~ creamy parmesan orzo ~ cassies
This is a recipe, that I created with what I had and thought would be quite flavorful. I wanted something not heavy to serve with my Tailgate Meatballs.The family absolutely loved it. Was super delicious, if I do say so myself. You could add some cooked chicken or shrimp to this for a more complete meal. Enjoy!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 - 6
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2- 3 teaspoons jarred minced garlic or a few fresh cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup fine chopped onion
- 2 slices - mushrooms, diced - optional
- 2 thin slices prosciutto - diced - optional
- 2 1/4 teaspoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- salt - & pepper to taste
- a few pinch ground nutmeg
How To Make ~ creamy parmesan orzo ~ cassies
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Step 1Cook pasta according to directions, about 9 minutes once water boils, drain.
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Step 2In a med to large skillet, melt butter over med heat. Stir in onion, garlic and mushrooms if using and proscuitto. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring often.
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Step 3Stir in the flour and cook for another minute, making sure not to scorch.
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Step 4Whisk in the milk, slowly and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking until becomes bubbly and thickens.
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Step 5Remove from burner and stir in the Parmesan cheese, until melted. Stir in the spinach and orzo and toss to coat. Return to burner, add nutmeg, salt & pepper to taste, cook only long enough to heat pasta and wilt the spinach.
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Step 6Serve immediately. Delicious!
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Pasta Sides
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Garlic
Keyword:
#delicious
Keyword:
#Parmesan
Keyword:
#creamy
Keyword:
#pasta
Keyword:
#side
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
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