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Creamy Parmesan and Spinach Orzo
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Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) pkg orzo
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 cup French fried onions, crushed
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions, reserving 1½ cups pasta water.
- Meanwhile, cook garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in cream cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 cup pasta water, Italian seasoning, red pepper, salt, and black pepper until combined. Add spinach; cook until wilted.
- Stir in orzo, stirring to combine. Add in additional pasta water, if needed, to thin the sauce to desired consistency. Sprinkle with ½ cup Parmesan cheese and crushed fried onions.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (10-oz) pkg arugula
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup olive oil vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together all ingredients in a large bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
557
|
81
|
638
|
| Fat (g) | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Protein (g) | 18 | 2 | 20 |
| Carb (g) | 68 | 7 | 75 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Sodium (mg) | 746 | 157 | 903 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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