Orzo Parmesan Spinach Pasta

1 cup orzo pasta

1 Tbsp Olive oil

2 cloves minced garlic

1 onion, diced

1 Tbsp flour

1 cup milk

1 1/2 cups spinach, roughly chopped (I usually put in a lot more and just rip it with my hands)

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp basil (optional, but I always add it)

Bacon bits or grilled chicken (optional)

In a large pot of boiling water, cook orzo pasta according to directions on package. Drain well (orzo is a small pasta so use a small holed or mesh strainer or you'll loose it all down the sink)!

Heat olive oil in sauce pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring frequently until onions have become translucent, about 3 minutes.

Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook, whisking constantly until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in parmesan until melted. Add orzo pasta and gently toss to combine.

This is one of our favorites. It's easy, quick and even Maxwell will eat it!