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