Parmesan Garlic Orzo: A Quick and Flavorful Side Dish
Parmesan Garlic Orzo is a simple, creamy, and flavorful pasta dish that can be made in just 25 minutes. Perfect as a side or light main course.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian, Comfort Food
Ingredients
1 cup orzo pasta
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo until tender but firm, about 11 minutes. Drain.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add cooked orzo to skillet. Stir in Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
4. Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Adjust garlic and seasoning to taste. Add extra milk for creamier texture. Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 408 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg