This creamy orzo dish is a wonderful side or light main dish, and it’s sure to be a hit with the entire family!
4.9 stars (10 ratings)
Ingredients
1cuporzo pasta
1tablespoonolive oil
2clovesgarlic, minced
1onion, diced
1tablespoonall-purpose flour
1cupmilk
1 ½cupsspinach, roughly chopped
½cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted, about 1 minute. Add orzo and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.