Description
A delightful and simple orzo recipe that features creamy, comforting textures and vibrant fresh ingredients, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) Orzo Pasta
- 480 ml (2 cups) Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 50 g (½ cup) Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 15 g (½ cup) Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil until the onion is tender and translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook the orzo by stirring it in the skillet for about 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Add cheese and parsley, mixing until creamy.
- Serve in bowls, garnishing with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a vegetable version, substitute broth with vegetable broth and add seasonal veggies during sautéing. For a gluten-free option, replace orzo with gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg