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orzo w/ snow peas, spinach & sun-dried tomatoes

(4 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Monika Rosales
Pembroke Pines, FL

I wanted to try these flavors together along with garlic and Parmesan cheese = Success

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This orzo salad is big on flavor and oh so good. We liked the sweetness of the snow peas and fresh spinach. Sun-dried tomatoes give the salad a touch of tartness. Easy to make and perfect for spring, you can enjoy this as a side dish or a main meal.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For orzo w/ snow peas, spinach & sun-dried tomatoes

  • 1 c
    orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 2
    garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    snow peas
  • 1 c
    spinach, fresh
  • 2
    sun-dried tomatoes, julienned (sliced thin)
  • 1/2 c
    Parmesan cheese

How To Make orzo w/ snow peas, spinach & sun-dried tomatoes

Test Kitchen Tips
To keep the Parmesan cheese from melting into clumps, remove the skillet from the heat and then add the cheese.
  • Draining cooked orzo.
    1
    Boil the orzo according to the package for about 8 mins. Drain & set aside.
  • Olive oil, garlic, spinach, snow peas, sun-dried tomatoes & Parmesan cheese in a skillet.
    2
    In a skillet, add the olive oil and garlic (don't brown) on low heat for about a minute. Add the spinach, snow peas, sun-dried tomatoes & Parmesan cheese. Stir together, and cover until the Parmesan melts about 5 mins. Add salt/pepper to taste. Enjoy as a side... or a meal.... YUM.
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