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Elegant Orzo With Wilted Spinach, Feta And

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Ingredients

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1 (16 ounce) package uncooked orzo pasta
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup pine nuts
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 fresh tomato, chopped
kosher salt
ground pepper

Nutritional information

694.4
Calories
370 g
Calories From Fat
41.1 g
Total Fat
11.4 g
Saturated Fat
45.8 mg
Cholesterol
517.5 mg
Sodium
64 g
Carbs
4.6 g
Dietary Fiber
4.6 g
Sugars
20.3 g
Protein
171g
Serving Size

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Elegant Orzo With Wilted Spinach, Feta And

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    Nice flavor combination. used Gluten Free Annelinni (a tiny round noodle). It was good even without the vinegar (I forgot it and added later). This recipe makes a lot!

    • 50 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Elegant Orzo With Wilted Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts, This dish is so Yummy, especially if you love orzo like we do! COOKS NOTE: I like to use more garlic, and spinach, but I will leave that up to you I also add roasted red peppers and even Pancetta!Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I hope to make it soonest If you make it before I do, I would appreciate feedback, Thanks ! ZWT REGION: Italy , Nice flavor combination used Gluten Free Annelinni (a tiny round noodle) It was good even without the vinegar (I forgot it and added later) This recipe makes a lot!, Super recipe! I didn’t post my photo because it is night time and I had to use my flash it was just too bright on orzo But this is one of the best recipes I have made in quite a long time! I will definitely make this again I questioned the lack of salt, but with the feta and balsamic vinegar, it is perfection Thanks so much for posting this fabulous recipe I made this for Everyday is a Holiday tag!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Bring a Large Pot of Lightly Salted Water to a Boil. Add Pasta and Cook For 8 to 10 Minutes. (firm or Slightly Undercooked Orzo Works Best For This Dish.) Drain, Transfer to a Mixing Bowl, and Set Aside.

    2
    Done

    Heat Olive Oil and Butter in a Large Skillet Over Medium High Heat, Stirring to Blend.

    3
    Done

    Stir in Garlic, Basil, and Red Pepper Flakes, and Reduce Heat to Medium. Stir in Pine Nuts and Cook Until Lightly Browned.

    4
    Done

    Add Spinach, Cover, and Cook on Low Heat For 5 Minutes, or Until Spinach Is Wilted.

    5
    Done

    Toss Spinach Mixture With Orzo Pasta. Portion Onto Serving Plates With a Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar and a Sprinkling of Crumbled Feta Cheese and Chopped Tomatoes.

    6
    Done

    Allow Guests to Adjust Seasoning With Salt and Pepper, as Needed. Enjoy!

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