Orzo Pasta Recipe with Spinach and Parmesan
1 salad of orzo pasta recipe with spinach and parmesan contains 702 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 40% carbs, 46% fat, and 13% protein. This is a good source of protein (42% of your Daily Value) and fiber (17% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 2 salad
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic. Saute garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 5 ounces baby spinach and a pinch of kosher salt. Saute until spinach is wilted, about a minute or two.
- Remove spinach and garlic from skillet to a plate and keep warm.
- Increase to medium-high heat and melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil in the skillet. Add 1 cup orzo pasta and stir until lightly toasted.
- Add 14 ounces of water and 2 teaspoons chicken base and bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- When the orzo is done add the spinach and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. The Parmesan will add some saltiness to the dish, so be sure to give it a taste to ensure you don't add too much salt.
- Recipe by: Life Tastes Good (source: https://www.ourlifetastesgood.com/2012/07/orzo-pasta-with-spinach-and-parmesan.html)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 salad of orzo pasta recipe with spinach and parmesan (416g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 702 | |
| Fats | 36g | 46% |
| Saturated fats | 9g | 43% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1099mg | 48% |
| Carbs | 71g | 26% |
| Net carbs | 66g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 17% |
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 23g | |
| Calcium | – | |
| Iron | – | |
| Potassium | – | |
| Vitamin D | – | |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | – | |
| Beta carotene | – | |
| Caffeine | – | |
| Choline | – | |
| Copper | – | |
| Fluoride | – | |
| Folate (B9) | – | |
| Lycopene | – | |
| Magnesium | – | |
| Manganese | – | |
| Niacin | – | |
| Pantothenic acid | – | |
| Phosphorus | – | |
| Retinol | – | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | – | |
| Selenium | – | |
| Theobromine | – | |
| Thiamine | – | |
| Vitamin A IU | – | |
| Vitamin A | – | |
| Vitamin B12 | – | |
| Vitamin B6 | – | |
| Vitamin C | – | |
| Vitamin D IU | – | |
| Vitamin D2 | – | |
| Vitamin D3 | – | |
| Vitamin E | – | |
| Vitamin K | – | |
| Zinc | – | |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Sucrose | – | |
| Glucose | – | |
| Fructose | – | |
| Lactose | – | |
| Maltose | – | |
| Galactose | – | |
| Starch | – | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 9g | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fats | – | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | – | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | – | |
| Total omega 6 | – | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | – | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | – | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | – | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | – | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | – | |
| Arginine | – | |
| Aspartic acid | – | |
| Cystine | – | |
| Glutamic acid | – | |
| Glycine | – | |
| Histidine | – | |
| Hydroxyproline | – | |
| Isoleucine | – | |
| Leucine | – | |
| Lysine | – | |
| Methionine | – | |
| Phenylalanine | – | |
| Proline | – | |
| Serine | – | |
| Threonine | – | |
| Tryptophan | – | |
| Tyrosine | – | |
| Valine | – | |
