Description
A creamy and flavorful orzo dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) orzo pasta
- 1 liter (4 cups) vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 100 g (1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring the broth to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the orzo and cook until tender yet al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a separate sauté pan and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Drain the orzo and transfer it to the sauté pan with garlic, tossing to combine.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan and chopped parsley until the cheese melts.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the orzo and customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg