Description
A delicious and creamy garlic parmesan orzo side dish that is perfect for impressing guests at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the orzo pasta and stir to coat with the butter and garlic.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg