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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo

A rich, creamy one-pan orzo pasta infused with garlic and Parmesan for the ultimate comfort dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Stir in orzo and toast briefly.
  4. Add broth and simmer until orzo is tender.
  5. Stir in cream and Parmesan until creamy.

Notes

Add extra broth when reheating to loosen the sauce.