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Orzo is a fun twist in this hearty, saucy Italian dish. Spinach not only provides color and flavor, but also gives this meal a healthy kick. Taste of Home Test Kitchen
This recipe is:
Quick
With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups equals 340 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 1,054 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein.
Originally published as Saucy Italian Orzo in Simple & Delicious January/February 2010, p12
Full-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
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Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2013 by obsessedwithfood
Delicious! My husband and I loved it, especially with some shredded Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. I couldn't wait until lunch to eat some of the leftovers so I had it for breakfast this morning :) Leftovers warmed up really good! Will definitely make this again.
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2013 by CABMamasan
I was looking for a recipe to use up the orzo that's been sitting in my pantry and this was perfect. Easy, quick, and satisfying! Even better when topped with freshly grated parm.
Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2012 by bmbadgley
The family loves this! Delish!
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by bborden
Very easy. Really enjoyed this meal. Easy to freeze leftovers for a quick meal down the road.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2011 by mnccaleb
It was very good, a little different than what we're used to, but I thought it had plenty of flavor. I followed the recipe exactly, except I used plain canned tomatoes and added my own basil garlic and oregano.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2011 by mjweir
This is my new favorite can't miss recipe. It is so comforting and everyone just loves it. It doubles and even tripes easily, enabling you to feed a big crowd with one pot. I love the addition of spinach for vitamins and fiber and I, also, added more than was called for (about twice as much). I used half of the canned tomatoes called for and used canned fire roasted tomatoes for the other half, which lent a deep sweetness to the dish. I also went much lighter on the tomato paste, using two tablespoons instead of the whole can. This one is a treasure!
Reviewed on May. 10, 2010 by mkfrazier
We found this to be a nice dish but a little on the bland side. Next time, some red pepper flakes will find their way into the pan. Or even better, some Italian sausage. (Of course, that adds fat, but it would be tasty!)
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2010 by melissa thomas
This recipe was wonderful! I added some brown sugar (as my children like their tomato dishes on the sweet side). Everyone asked for seconds and my oldest son found out he is a fan of spinach and mom did too! I will be making this one again and again.
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2010 by psomleva
Delicious recipe! My family loved it!
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2010 by Jill Kelley
My family loved it! I wasn't sure how the spinach would go over, but after further review, we wouldn't change a thing! I made it with one can tomato sauce and one can diced tomatoes.
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