Garlic Parmesan Orzo Recipe

Garlic Parmesan Orzo Recipe

from thereciperebel.com
Main Course
20 min
4 servings
279 kcal / serving

This Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta is a one-pot recipe for tender orzo tossed in a light and cheesy cream sauce. It's simple to make and comes together in a total of 20 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cupslow sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cupsdry orzo pasta ((about 278 grams))
  • 2 clovesgarlic ((finely minced))
  • ¾ teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ½ cupcream ((any kind -- heavy cream will give richer flavor, light cream will be a bit thinner))
  • ¼ cupshredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Pour broth into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add uncooked orzo, garlic, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Cover and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked to your preference. (If you want to cook the pasta further but the liquid is gone, just add a splash more broth).

  4. 4

    Stir in cream, Parmesan and parsley. Serve.

  5. 5

    *Note: the pasta will thicken quickly as it sits -- add more broth or cream to thin the sauce as desired.