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Orzo w/spinach, pinenuts and parmesan cheese is for Dinner.

Orzo w/spinach, pinenuts and parmesan cheese takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Orzo w/spinach, pinenuts and parmesan cheese takes 30 minutes to cook.

Orzo w/spinach, pinenuts and parmesan cheese makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Orzo w/spinach, pinenuts and parmesan cheese are:

1/2 of a 12oz. paackage (1 cup) safeway Orzo
1/8 cup Extra Virgin Olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch dried red pepper flackes
1 package 10 oz baby spinach
2 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 TB dried
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Orzo w/spinach, pinenuts and parmesan cheese:

Cook orzo as package directs. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium head. Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook stirring for 1 minute. Add spinach and stir to mis in garlic. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes until spinach is wilted. Stir in balsamic vinegar.Drain pasta. Add to skillet with basil, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. Toss well and season with salt and pepper. Serve with additional cheese if desired Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOOOOW.

The nutritional information for Orzo w/spinach, pinenuts and parmesan cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 139.0

• Total Fat: 5.9 g
• Cholesterol: 1.8 mg
• Sodium: 70.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
• Protein: 5.2 g