Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo
A rich and creamy one-pan dinner featuring orzo pasta, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups Orzo (uncooked)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.75 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 0.5 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked orzo to coat it in the garlic-butter mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, garlic Parmesan, one-pan dinner, easy pasta recipe