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Spinach and Artichoke Orzo Bake

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 4 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper
  • 16 oz dry orzo pasta
  • 16 oz marinated artichokes (with oil, roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 3 cup baby spinach (chopped if desired)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking pan.
  2. 2
    Add garlic, onion, basil, paprika, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, dry orzo, artichokes with 2/3 of liquid from jar, and pesto to baking pan. Stir to combine. Pour 2 1/4 cups water over mixture. Top with spinach.
  3. 3
    Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed by pasta, but some remains.
  4. 4
    Stir pasta, then sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown, and pasta has reached al dente consistency.
  5. 5
    Top with fresh basil if desired.