Easy Toasted Sesame Orzo with Spinach & Parmesan

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta 1 teaspoon reduced-fat margarine 1‑1/2 cups fresh spinach, washed and coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1‑1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

PREPARATION:

1. Place sesame seeds in small skillet. Cook over medium heat until golden brown, stirring constantly. Set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and set aside.
3. Melt margarine in medium skillet. Add spinach and garlic; cook over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Stir in milk, cheese, oregano, paprika, pepper and pasta. Cook over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; serve immediately.

This recipe appears in: Italian NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 cup Sodium 72 mg Protein 5 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 19 g Cholesterol 2 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 2 g Calories from Fat 19 % Calories 116 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Vegetable 1 Starch 1 Fat 1/2