Ingredients
2½cupswhole wheat orzo,uncooked
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
6tbspyellow onion,finely chopped
2clovesgarlic,minced
2tspall purpose flour
1cupmilk,(2 %)
¼cupheavy cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
1½cupsspinach,packed, chopped
1tbspfresh parsley,chopped
3ozparmesan,(¾ cup) slightly packed, plus more for topping, finely shredded
Preparation
Cook orzo according to directions listed on the package. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onions and saute for about 3 minutes until tender. Add in garlic and flour and cook for 1 minute., stirring constantly
While whisking slowly, pour in milk and cream, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
Mix in chopped spinach and parsley and allow to heat for about 1 minute just until spinach begins to wilt, then remove from heat and stir in Parmesan.
Stir until cheese melts (returning to warm heat if needed to help melt the cheese). Stir in drained orzo.
Serve warm garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
