Spinach Orzo

 

1

tablespoon margarine or butter

2

garlic cloves, finely chopped

1

small carrot, coarsely shredded (1/2 cup)

1

carton (32 oz) Progresso® chicken broth (4 cups)

2

cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (12 ounces)

3

cups thinly sliced fresh spinach

1/4

cup grated Parmesan cheese

1

tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 Melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic and carrot in margarine about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender.
• 2 Stir in broth, pasta and spinach. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broth is absorbed. Stir in remaining ingredients before serving.