CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC & SPINACH ORZO

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This side dish brings instant comfort. I first made it without spinach so my husband and daughter would like it. The next time, I added spinach for the extra health benefits. They still devoured it, so in my book that's a win-win. -Dawn Moore, Warren, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 whole garlic bulb
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1-3/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2-1/2 cups chicken stock
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon salt-free garlic pepper seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb but do not peel or separate the cloves. Cut off top of garlic bulb, exposing individual cloves. Drizzle cut cloves with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in foil. Bake 30-35 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap. When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic from skins., In a Dutch oven, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add pasta; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed., Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add spinach, Asiago cheese, milk, seasoning blend, salt and roasted garlic; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Angela Jele
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I will definitely be making this again!


Laytol Cayrus
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This was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Evoda Monique
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I loved the combination of the roasted garlic and the creamy sauce.


Safin Baro
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well!


Coach T
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the roasted garlic added a nice depth of flavor.


Kristin Michelle
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This dish was delicious! The creamy sauce was perfect and the roasted garlic added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Nkanyiso Mkhize
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I loved this dish! The creamy sauce was so flavorful and the roasted garlic added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ameen Cheshti
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The creamy sauce was perfect and the roasted garlic added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Yaritza Giron
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the roasted garlic added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Chhesang Lama
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This creamy roasted garlic spinach orzo was so flavorful and easy to make! I loved the combination of the roasted garlic and the creamy sauce. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.