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Mediterranean Orzo with Fresh Vegetables (Orzo alla Mediterranea con Verdure Fresche)

Ease of preparation:  

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Regions: Calabria

Wine pairing: Red

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Ingredients

1 cupBARILLA Orzo
1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
2 cupsonion, chopped
2 cupscelery, chopped
1 clovegarlic, minced
4plum tomatoes, chopped
1 can (19 ounces)garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained
1 bag (6 ounces)fresh baby spinach, trimmed, chopped
1 tablespoonfresh basil, chopped (may substitute 1/2 tsp. dried basil)
1 tablespoonfresh oregano, chopped (may substitute 1/2 tsp. dried oregano)
1/4 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoonsalt
1/4 cupfreshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese


HEAT oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, 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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