Yield: 4

Spinach Tomato Orzo Pasta

Spinach Tomato Orzo Pasta by bakertte on www.whatscookinwithruthie.com
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup uncooked *orzo cooked to al dente
  • 1 tablespoon Italian dressing
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups baby spinach, packed with stems removed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat Italian dressing in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until skins begin to burst.
  3. Add spinach, salt, pepper, and garlic. Stir until the spinach wilts.
  4. Remove from stove and add the spinach/tomato mix and feta cheese to the Orzo pasta and toss until well incorporated.

Notes

*Orzo (Italian for Barley) is a short-cut pasta shaped like a large grain of rice.