Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts(Milliken

Ingredients

 * 3 tablespoons olive oil
 * 2 large bunc spinach -- stems removed and washed well coarse salt freshly
 * ground black pepper
 * 1/4 cup pine nuts
 * 3 garlic cloves -- minced
 * 3 roma tomatoes -- cored seeded and diced
 * 2 cups orzo pasta
 * 1/4 cup grated anejo or romano cheese

Directions

 * 1) Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat. In batches, add spinach with water clinging to leaves. Stir 2 minutes, until wilted and tender.
 * 2) Stir in pinch each salt and pepper; drain in colander set over bowl. When spinach is cool to handle, press down to extract liquid. Coarsely chop, reserving juice.
 * 3) Wipe out pan, add remaining oil. Over medium heat, saute pine nuts until lightly golden. Add garlic, cook, stirring, about 2 minutes, until aroma is released.
 * 4) Stir in tomatoes and spinach, adjust seasonings and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat; set aside. Cook orzo according to package directions.
 * 5) Drain and add to spinach mixture with reserved spinach juice. Toss, reheat, sprinkle with cheese and serve.