Parmesan and Spinach Orzo

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

uncooked whole wheat orzo

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

6 tbsp

finely chopped yellow onion

2 cloves

garlic (, minced)

2 tsp

all-purpose flour

1 cup

milk ((I used 2%))

1/4 cup

heavy cream

Salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

1 1/2 cups

packed chopped spinach

1 tbsp

chopped fresh parsley

3 oz

. finely shredded Parmesan ((3/4 cup slightly packed), plus more for topping)