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Creamy Parmesan Orzo

Ingredients
  

  • 2 T. butter
  • 8 sage leaves
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large skillet.
  • Add sage leaves and fry until crispy.
  • Remove to a paper towel.
  • Add the shallots to the skillet with a pinch of salt.
  • Cook 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the orzo.
  • Pour in the white wine and simmer 2 mins.
  • Add chicken stock and simmer 8 mins.
  • Add cream, spinach, and cheese.
  • Stir to wilt spinach and taste for salt/pepper.
  • If too thick, add a bit more stock.
  • Serve topped with sage leaves.