Creamy Spinach, Pine Nuts And Raisins With Pasta

Name: Creamy Spinach, Pine Nuts And Raisins With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large shallots to yield 3 tablespoons minced shallots; 10 ounces fresh packaged spinach or 16 ounces fresh loose spinach; 1/4 cup nonfat yogurt; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 3/4 cup orzo; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 4 tablespoons currants; ⅛ teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in covered pot for orzo.
2
Mince shallots in food processor.
3
Wash and trim tough stems from spinach, and set spinach aside.
4
Mix together yogurt and sour cream.
5
When the water boils, cook orzo for 9 to 11 minutes.
6
Heat oil in a nonstick pot large enough to hold all the ingredients but the orzo.
7
Saute the shallots in the oil until they begin to turn golden.
8
Stir in the pine nuts and currants, and cook over low heat until pine nuts begin to brown; set aside.
9
A few minutes before the orzo is cooked, add spinach to shallot mixture; cover, and cook until spinach wilts.
10
Remove from heat, and stir in the yogurt mixture; season with salt and pepper.
11
Drain the orzo, and stir in the spinach mixture.

141

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large shallots to yield 3 tablespoons minced shallots, 10 ounces fresh packaged spinach or 16 ounces fresh loose spinach, 1/4 cup nonfat yogurt, 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, and more.

Yes, Creamy Spinach, Pine Nuts And Raisins With Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!