Blue Cheese Spinach Orzo Sauce

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   In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter to melt.

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   Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat, add the flour and stir to create a roux; the roux should be pale blond in color.

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   Once the roux is made, reduce the heat again to low, add the milk, stirring into the roux and cooking until the roux has thickened.

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   Finally, add the blue cheese, 1 cup at a time, until all the cheese has been added and well blended.

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   Season with the salt and pepper blend.

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   Remove from the heat and continue to stir to ensure consistency.

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   Once the sauce has been prepared, add the orzo, spinach and tomatoes and stir to incorporate into the cream sauce.

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   Allow the orzo to warm with the sauce, then remove from the heat and serve.

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   This has a shelf life of 5 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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