Sandra Lee - Spinach and Basil Orzo

Originally aired as part of the "Patio Party" episode (Episode SH1205H) on the Food Network, September 6th, 2008.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (1-pound) box orzo
• 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
• Fistful fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 3 sprigs rosemary leaves removed and chopped
• 1 lemon wedge, juiced
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, defrosted and water squeezed out

Directions:

Saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until slightly tender. Add orzo and chicken stock, cover and cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat. Add basil and rosemary and cover and let simmer for about 5 minutes until all liquid has evaporated. Turn heat to low add lemon juice and spinach, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute until spinach is heated through. Serve and Enjoy!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• sandra
• lee
• semi-homemade
• food
• network
• patio
• party
• spinach
• basil
• orzo

[xTempurax]

Uhh this just goes to show that Sandra Lee needs a kid 1/3 of her age in order to make something that isn't digusting.

[Shiruvi]

Pre-chopped frozen spinach.

Damn.

[ExotiiqueBeautiii]

Personally, the ONLY reason I click on her vids is to read these funny ass comments! Thank you fellow youtubers.

[ofohsh0]

"And then some fresh garlic." *spoons garlic out of a jar*

[toodarncooll]

I don't think I've been to a grocery store and not seen fresh spinach...or a farmers market for that matter......

[webkinzstripe]

she is my fcs teacher lol! :))

[envyquest60]

@ThaaSpecialK she is lari Luckenbill now she is a middle school teacher

I happen to know her ^.^

[envyquest60]

OMFG... thats my home Ec. Teacher! :OOOOOO

[NovBeautyCHEER]

that looks awesome. my definition of awesome must be different aunt sandy

[16Brenditaa]

Aunt Sandy, if you can get frozen spinach year round, I'm pretty sure you can get FRESH spinach year round as well.