Parmesan Garlic Orzo

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As far as orzo recipes go, this is an easy, delicious one that even my son enjoys making.

Submitted by Colleen Volcjak
Updated on May 16, 2024
A bowl of garlic parmesan orzo topped with extra parmesan cheese and chopped parsley
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make garlic parmesan orzo

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

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  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

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  4. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

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  5. Stir orzo into the pan with garlic, then mix in Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

312 Calories
14g Fat
39g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 312
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 408mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 107mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.