Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts
"I have shared this salad many times with the teachers at my school. They enjoy it so much that they ask me to bring it in. It's best to put the tomatoes on the salad just before serving so they won't wilt from the heat and moisture. In my opinion, the dish would not be as delectable if you substitute another vinegar for the balsamic vinegar.—Kate Whitehead, Lindenhurst, Illinois..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
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1 cup pine nuts
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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2 cups crumbled feta cheese
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1 large tomato, finely chopped
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