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Harissa, Feta and Spinach Orzo

By OcadoLife
Looking to switch up your weeknight pasta? Grab a jar of harissa and a block of crumbly feta, and whip up this budget-friendly, veggie Harissa, Feta and Spinach Orzo from Ocadolife recipe editor Lauren Hoffman.…
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Ingredients

7 total
  • ½ red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 150g orzo
  • 200g baby spinach
  • 1 tsp (approx.) smoked chilli harissa
  • 100g feta, crumbled, plus extra to serve (optional)
  • 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)

Method

4 steps

  1. Step 1

    Fry the red onion in the oil over medium heat for 5-10 mins until golden.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook the orzo in boiling salted water to pack instructions.

  3. Step 3

    Put the spinach in a colander in the sink. Scoop out a cup of pasta water and set aside; then drain the orzo over the spinach to wilt.

  4. Step 4

    Return the spinach and orzo to the pan with the harissa and feta. Mix over low heat, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce. Divide between bowls and top with the onions. If you like, crumble over a little more feta and sprinkle with some pine nuts.