Creamy Parmesan Orzo Recipe
This creamy parmesan orzo is a quick and easy side dish packed with lots of flavor, and of course, cheese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 cup milk I used whole
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook orzo according to the package's directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet set over medium heat add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the garlic and shallot, cook until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk in flour, cook for 1 minute (whisking continuously). Slowly whisk in the milk, cook until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan and season with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Add orzo and cook for an additional minute. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
-You could easily swap out the parsley for fresh basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 4serving | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg