Main Dishes

Orzo and Cheese with Fire Roasted Tomatoes

Danelle McCollum
February 14, 2014
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Orzo pasta in a creamy cheese sauce with tomatoes and spinach

16 ounces orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
8 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 oz.) can fired roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray; set aside. Cook the orzo according to the package directions; drain. While the orzo cooks, prepare the cheese sauce. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the...
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Nutritions

Calories
2513

Sodium
9082mg
378% DV

Fat
166g
255% DV

Protein
144g
288% DV

Carbs
109g
37% DV

Fiber
21g
84% DV
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