Parmesan Garlic Orzo: Easy Comfort Food for Home Cooks
A recipe for Parmesan Garlic Orzo, a delicious and easy comfort food perfect for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cooked orzo to the skillet along with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add additional butter when mixing in the cheese.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins to make it a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
Keywords: Parmesan Garlic Orzo
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