Description
A delicious and creamy orzo dish infused with roasted garlic and Parmesan cheese, perfect as a side or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil and add orzo. Cook according to package instructions.
- Once the garlic is roasted, squeeze the cloves into a bowl and mash them.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the heavy cream and mashed garlic over medium heat.
- Add the cooked orzo and Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture, stirring until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Can be made ahead and reheated, adding a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg