Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Orzo, Fresh Spinach and Boca





















The fresh spinach in this dish really makes it pop. Healthy, delishious and beautiful all in one. (serves 2)

Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound orzo
- 3 handfuls fresh spinach, lighty chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- olive oil
- boca crumbles
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- crushed red pepper
- salt
- pepper

To Make:
Boil a pot with salted water, cook the orzo and take out 2 minutes early.

In the meantime, drizzle olive oil into a deep pan and saute the onions, boca crumbles and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add in the spinach. Season with salt and pepper.

Add in the almost cooked orzo and ladle in one scoop of pasta water. Add in the cheese and 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper and more salt and pepper. Toss together.

Cover and let simmer for 2 minutes.

Serve while hot and with extra parmesan cheese on top.

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