Ultimate Creamy Parmesan Garlic Orzo
This magnificent Parmesan Garlic Orzo transforms a simple box of rice-shaped pasta into a decadent, velvety masterpiece using pantry staples. Perfectly creamy and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir orzo into the pan with garlic, then mix in Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan from a wedge rather than pre-shredded for a smoother melt.
If the orzo absorbs too much liquid while sitting, add a splash of milk to loosen it up.
Pairs beautifully with lemon-herb roasted chicken or grilled seafood.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg