Parmesan and Spinach Orzo
This creamy, velvety orzo side dish is quick and easy + will go with any main dish! An absolute family-favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Equipment
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet 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.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted, about 1 minute.
- Stir in orzo; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately.