"Delicious vegetarian dinner with Spinach, Artichokes and Orzo pasta mixed in a lightened-up, homemade Alfredo Sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE PASTA
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1 cup orzo pasta
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water, for boiling pasta
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FOR THE ALFREDO SAUCE
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons flour
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1 cup vegetable broth
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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½ cup plain, nonfat yogurt
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salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
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FOR THE SPINACH AND ARTICHOKES MIXTURE
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 yellow onion, sliced
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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1 bag (6 to 8 ounces) spinach leaves
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1 jar or can (14-ounces) quartered artichokes
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½ cup shredded italian-blend cheeses, for topping (optional)