Spinach Proscuitto Orzo

  • 1/2 lb uncooked orzo
  • 1 lb fresh spinach
  • 3/4 cup consomme
  • butter
  • 2 oz. prosciutto, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
  • salt and pepper
  1. Cook the orzo in boiling salted water.  Drain thoroughly.
  2. Wilt the spinach in a skillet.  Put it in a food processor with the consomme.  Process until smooth.
  3. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet and then add the prosciutto.  Cook 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the spinach sauce, cheese, and then season with pepper.  Add salt only if necessary.
  5. Stir in the orzo and cook 1 minute.
  6. Serve.

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