Garlic Parmesan Orzo
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 8 servings
This buttery pasta dish calls for orzo, which cooks quickly and is a nice change from ordinary pasta shapes. "This fantastic recipe was inspired by a similar dish I once tried. It makes a superb side dish anytime. The garlic and Parmesan cheese really stand out. —Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
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3 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup 2% milk
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the orzo, Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until orzo is heated through.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 321 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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