Description
Parmesan Garlic Orzo is a creamy and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements any meal. With its rich buttery taste and zesty garlic notes, this orzo recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup orzo pasta
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Drain the orzo and add it to the skillet with garlic; stir to combine.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper; mix well until creamy.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning and add more cheese for an extra cheesy flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Garlic Orzo, orzo recipes, pasta side dish, cheesy orzo