Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts

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Level:
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Yield:
6 servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large bunches spinach, leaves only, well washed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 cups dried orzo pasta

Directions

Heat a large covered skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and when it is hot, add the spinach with all the water still clinging to its leaves from washing. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, then remove the lid and turn the spinach over with tongs. Replace the lid and cook for 2 minutes more. Repeat until all the spinach is wilted and tender. Stir in a pinch each of salt and pepper. Transfer the spinach to a colander set over a bowl and drain. When cool enough to handle, press down on the spinach to extract as much liquid as possible. Chop the spinach coarsely and reserve the juice.

In a large heavy skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly golden. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, until the garlic gives off its aroma. Season to taste, stir in the diced tomatoes and the spinach, and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.

In a large saucepan, bring a generous amount of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo, stirring occasionally to stop them from sticking, for about 9 minutes or until tender. Drain thoroughly, shaking the colander to get rid of most of the water, and transfer them to the skillet with the spinach mixture and the reserved spinach juice. Toss to mix the ingredients evenly, taste for seasoning and reheat gently before serving.

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recipe Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Lily Rochester Hills, MI 10-15-2008
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Easy and delicious orzo
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is a family favorite. I sometimes use a can of Ro-tel to give it an added kick instead of the tomatoes. We've been... enjoying this for the last 2 years.Read more
recipe Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Susan Mulberry, FL 06-18-2007
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PERFECT
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the perfect recipe for Orzo. It was light and very easy to prepare. Needed a liitle more salt for some oomph - but... otherwise a very nice side dish!Read more
recipe Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Anonymous 04-07-2006
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one of my favorites
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe is one of my favorites. I agree that it is slightly bland on its own, but by adding Balsalmic Vinegar, its... decicious!Read more
recipe Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts
KATHY Hewitt, NJ 01-02-2006
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Tastetastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made it for the first time for friends. Was very easy to make and was very tasty. I added more spinach to it.
recipe Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts
BEN Los Angeles, CA 08-07-2005
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Mediocre
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Kind of flat tasting. Not a bad recipe but you need to add ingrediants to bring out flavors.
recipe Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Alicia Anetlope, CA 06-19-2005
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Very Tasty!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My entire family enjoyed this side dish. I added grated parmasean cheese and it was extra tasty.