Best Creamy Parmesan Orzo Cassies Recipes

CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN ORZO

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This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo can be on your table in 15 minutes! While it's perfect as a side dish, I prefer this as a meal on its own because it's cheesy, creamy and really hits the spot.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
1 small onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups orzo (dry)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
2 cups half and half
1 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

In a large skillet add the olive oil, butter and cook for about 30 seconds until the butter melts. Stir in the onion and garlic and let it cook for about 2 minutes until the onion softens and the garlic becomes aromatic.
Add the orzo to the skillet and let it cook for about 2 minutes just in the oil so that it starts to toast lightly, this will give it a nutty flavor.
Season with salt and pepper then stir in the chicken broth and half and half. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a medium-low, cover with a lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
Remove the lid and stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 657 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY PARMESAN ORZO

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From Cooking Light, this is a wonderful side or light main dish. It is good even without the pine nuts if you don't have them on hand, also any herb will work for the basil, you just may need a little more or less depending on the herb.

Provided by kitchenslave03

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup orzo pasta
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, fresh is better
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.