Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo is a silky, garlicky dish finished with Parmesan, offering simple comfort that tastes restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 3 cloves Garlic (freshly minced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or thyme
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, not browned.
- Stir in orzo and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often.
- Cook until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in cream and Parmesan until silky and smooth.
- Season to taste and finish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg