Orzo with Wilted Spinach and Pine Nuts

By Stephoppor

Ingredients

• 16 oz package uncooked Orzo
• 1/2 cup Olive Oil
• 2 tblsp Butter
• 1/2 minced Garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried Basil
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 cup Pine Nuts
• 10 ox bag Baby Spinach
• 1/8 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 8 oz package crumbled Feta Cheese
• 1/2 fresh Tomato, chopped
• Salt to taste

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook Orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring to blend. Stir in garlic, basil and red pepper flakes and reduce heat to medium. Stir in pine nuts and cook until lightly browned. Add spinach, cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Toss spinach misture with orzo pasta. Drizzle balsamic vinegar, a sprinkling of feta cheese and chopped tomatoes.