Mediterranean Orzo with Fresh Vegetables

Orzo alla Mediterranea con Verdure Fresche

About This Recipe

Tiny barley-shaped pasta, a Mediterranean staple, will charm your guests - mixed with onions, celery, plum tomatoes, garbanzo beans, baby spinach and Italian herbs.

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

COOK TIME: 12 minutes

SERVES: 4-6

BARILLA PASTA:
Orzo Orzo

Ingredients

1 CUP Barilla Orzo
1 TABLESPOON Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 CUPS Onions, Chopped
2 CUPS Celery, Chopped
1 CLOVE Garlic, Minced
4 Plum Tomatoes, Chopped
19 OUNCES Garbanzo Beans, Canned, Drained, Rinsed
6 OUNCES Fresh Baby Spinach, Chopped, Trimmed
1 TABLESPOON Fresh Basil, Chopped
1 TABLESPOON Fresh Oregano, Chopped
1/4 TEASPOON Red Chili Pepper Flakes
1/2 TEASPOON Salt
1/4 CUP Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Freshly Grated

Cooking Instructions

    BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
    HEAT     oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery and garlic; sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
    ADD tomatoes and beans; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes.
    COOK Orzo according to package directions; drain.
    ADD Orzo, spinach, herbs, red pepper flakes and salt to skillet; continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
    TRANSFER to serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese.

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