Recipe 4, Week 2: Saucy Italin Orzo with Spinach

NOTES
• Use the rest of your spinach from the manicotti recipe.
• From Taste of Home


INGREDIENTS• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) diced tomatoes with italian seasonings
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) beef broth
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 3/4 c. uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 tsp. italian seasoning (I just used approximately 1 tsp basil, 1 tsp oregano, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes)
• 2 c. fresh baby spinach
• salt and pepper to taste
• parmesan cheese for sprinkling on pasta

DIRECTIONS1. In a large pot, cook the beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, orzo and italian seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 min or until orzo is tender. Add spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.