Orzo with Spinach

Ingredients

1. 8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) uncooked dried orzo pasta
2. 1 Half Stick (1/4 cup)  Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt (I used Land O'Lakes)
3. 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
4. 1 (6-ounce) package (6 cups) fresh spinach, stems removed
5. 3/4 teaspoon salt
6. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
7. 1 1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
8. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
9. 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return to pan; keep warm.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 10-inch skillet until sizzling. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add spinach, salt and pepper; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.
3. Add remaining 2 tablespoons Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt and 1 cup Parmesan cheese to cooked pasta in pan; stir until combined. Add cooked spinach, tomatoes and lemon zest; mix well. Spoon mixture into serving dish; top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.