Creamy Orzo with Spinach

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 8 8
• ounces (1 1/4 cups) uncooked dried orzo pasta
• 4 4
• tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
• 1 1/2 1 1/2
• teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic 1 (6-ounce) package
• (6 cups) fresh spinach, stems removed
• 3/4 3/4
• teaspoon salt
• 1/4 1/4
• teaspoon pepper
• 1 1
• cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 1/4 1 1/4
• cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 1
• teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to pan; keep warm.

Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 10-inch skillet until sizzling. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add spinach, salt and pepper; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted (2 to 3 minutes). Remove from heat.

Add remaining 2 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt and 1 cup Parmesan cheese to cooked pasta in pan; stir until combined. Add cooked spinach, tomatoes and lemon zest; mix well. Spoon mixture into serving dish; top with remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.