Orzo with Sautéed Garlicky Spinach and Tomatoes topped with Mozzarella and Toasted Pine Nuts
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
¾cupuncooked orzocooked per instructions
2tspolive oil
1cupgrape tomatoeshalved lengthwise
2cupsbaby spinach
2clovesof garlicminced
1-2tbspFran's Vinaigrettesee link up above for instructions
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepperto taste
½cupMozzarellacut into small pieces
2-3tbspfresh basilchopped
2tbsptoasted pine nuts
Instructions
Make Fran's Vinaigrette - Click the link up above for instructions.
Prepare the orzo per instructions.
While the orzo is boiling, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the grape tomatoes; cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the minced garlic then continue to cook while stirring constantly. Add the vinaigrette then toss to coat evenly.
Add the cooked and drained orzo into the skillet with spinach and tomatoes. Toss to coat evenly then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Turn off the stovetop and let the orzo sit for 3-4 minutes, or until thickened. Add the mozzarella bits, pine nuts, and fresh basil then mix well. Taste and re-season with sea salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately. Enjoy.