Spinach and Mushroom Orzo

Taken from Kittencalskitchen, serves 8 as a side dish
Date made: 2/26/2012

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced*
1/2 lb spinach, washed*
3 c. vegetable broth
1 1/2 c uncooked orzo pasta
1/3 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, to taste

Heat about 1 Tbsp of olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat.  Add onion and mushrooms and cook until tender and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cayenne pepper and cook for 2 minutes more.
Add spinach and mix together.  Cook for 2 more minutes.
Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
While stirring, add orzo, and reduce heat to low.  Cover and simmer until orzo is tender, about 20 minutes.  Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the dish, and serve.