*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Orzo With Spinach & Pine Nuts

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Pasta
                Ethnic                           Cheese

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  pound         Orzo or very small pasta
     1/4  pound         Stemmed spinach leaves -- rinsed
   2      tablespoons   Pine nuts
   1      tablespoon    Olive oil
     1/2  cup           Red onion -- minced
   3      ounces        Feta cheese -- crumbled
     1/4  cup           Parsley -- chopped
                        Freshly ground pepper

In a 4 quart pan, cook orzo in 2 quarts boiling water until al dente.
 Drain and rinse with cold water until cool, and drain again. In a medium frying pan,
 cook pine nuts over medium heat, stirring until golden (about 3 mins).
 Remove and set aside. Heat oil in pan. Add onion and cook, stirring, 
until soft (about 5 mins). Add spinach and continue cooking, stirring,
 just until wilted (about 2 more minutes). In a large bowl, combine orzo,
 pine nuts, and spinach mixture; toss well. Add feta, and parsley;
 season to taste with pepper.

 Toss again. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
 Serve at room temperature.

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