Description
One-Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo is a rich and flavorful dish that combines creamy orzo pasta with garlic and Parmesan cheese, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One-Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo, creamy orzo, garlic orzo, easy pasta recipe