Ingredients
1 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon oil from the sundried tomatoes
1 Spanish onion, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced or grated
4 packed cups of chopped kale
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup 2% milk
1, 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes in oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Optional: extra EVOO and dried parsley for the orzo
Instructions
Cook the orzo according to the package directions. If you are feeling fancy, toss with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley when it’s done cooking (this can also keep it from sticking together).
In a medium saucepan, add the two oils and heat over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 4 minutes or until they are translucent and starting to get golden. Add garlic and kale and saute until kale is wilted down – about 4 more minutes.
Add salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper and stir in the heavy cream and milk. Add the chickpeas and sundried tomatoes. Let this come to a simmer to start thickening up. Simmer for 5 minutes. the sauce will turn from white to a dark cream as it starts to meld with the other ingredients.
Toss with the parmesan cheese.
Divide the orzo into 4 portions and top with the chickpea mixture. Add additional parm and dried parsley if you have it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20