Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Clock and Waistband Friendly

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (58)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(58)

Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 27 min

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Ingredients

1 pound spinach, washed, dried, stems removed
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 lemons, zested
1 1/2 cups orzo, cooked to al dente
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the bowl
24 basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
Salt and pepper

Directions

Pile spinach leaves in stacks 1 on top of the other. Thinly slice stacks of leaves to make spinach confetti. Pile shredded spinach into the bottom of a medium sized mixing bowl. Halve grape or cherry tomatoes with a paring knife and add them to the mixing bowl. Add the zest of 2 lemons to the bowl and save the lemons in the refrigerator to juice for another recipe. Add hot cooked and drained orzo pasta to the mixing bowl. The heat of the pasta will wilt the spinach and warm the tomatoes at the bottom of the bowl and get the juices flowing from veggies. The heat of the pasta will also release the flavor and oils in the lemon zest. Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over the pasta and toss to combine the veggies and orzo. Add basil and salt and pepper and toss to combine. Taste your orzo to adjust seasonings and serve.

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recipe Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes
Hilary Kyle, TX 10-22-2009
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A Triple Crown
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Super quick, super tasty, super healthy.
recipe Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes
Vanessa Groveland, FL 08-29-2008
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AMAZING!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It's Friday night and I got home early from school, so I decided instead of going out and spending money we don't have I... would cook something. I've tried Rachael Ray's recepies before and have been very good, so I decided to do something special for my darling husband who's been working so hard to keep everything in good place. I came across this recepie, and OH MY OH MY!!!! WE LOVED IT! IT WAS THE BEST MEAL WE HAVE EATING IN OUR ENTIRE LIFE YET! IT WAS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! THE FLAVORS JUST POPPED EVERYWHERE! EVEN OUR 4-YEAR OLD SON (OUR ONLY ONE)LOVED IT AND ATE EVERY BIT OF IT. SHE HAS TOPPED IT IN MY BOOK!Read more
recipe Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes
silvana Woodbridge, CA 07-31-2008
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Not warm or cold type of dish
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

When I made this dish I served it immediately off the stove, and because the tomatoes and spinach are uncooked the pasta... became cold really quick. My husband who loves his hot plate of pasta wasn't thrilled about the temperature of the dish. I also added feta as another reviewer suggested and it added alot of flavour. Very tasty but not the best dish.Read more
recipe Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes
Tom Rockwall, TX 07-12-2008
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Excellent Dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish was great. Easy to make, very delicious, and nutritious as well. I have served it at several parties and... functions and am always asked for the recipe.Read more
recipe Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes
M LA, CA 05-20-2008
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Quick and easy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I make this recipe all the time; it takes no time to put together and always comes out tasting great. I typically use lemon... juice instead of lemon zest, I think it tastes better. Whenever I have leftovers, I add a little canned tuna & have it as a cold salad for lunch the next day.Read more
recipe Orzo with Spinach and Tomatoes
Anonymous 08-21-2007
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Good, with revisions
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Three simple changes make this so-so recipe a terrific dish: 1. Less spinach. A whole lb. of spinach would be WAY too much... - I use a 6 oz. or 9 oz. bag, which is plenty. 2. Skip the basil - adds nothing, detracts from the flavor. 3. Add feta!!!!! Makes all the difference! Also, I haven't tried it yet, but I think some toasted pine nuts would be a great addition.Read more