Name: Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked dry orzo pasta; 1/3 cup butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (you may adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to suit heat level); 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4-1/3 cup light cream (such as half and half or 18% table cream); 2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

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The garlic may be adjusted to taste, we love garlic so I use 2 heaping tablespoons, I have left the chili flakes as optional add in for some heat if desired, cooking time does not include cooking the orzo.

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ingredients

2 cups uncooked dry orzo pasta
¹⁄₃ cup butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (you may adjust to taste)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to suit heat level)
¹⁄₂ cup grated parmesan cheese
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₃ cup light cream (such as half and half or 18% table cream)
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

directions

Cook the orzo according to the package directions; drain well.
In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and saute until just softened (about 3-4 minutes).
Add in fresh garlic and chili flakes the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Reduce the heat to low and add in the cooked orzo, Parmesan cheese, milk or cream, parsley and salt; toss to heat through.
Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.

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"The garlic may be adjusted to taste, we love garlic so I use 2 heaping tablespoons, I have left the chili flakes as optional add in for some heat if desired, cooking time does not include cooking the orzo."

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2/22/2016

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review by mama smurf

1/10/2013

Yummy!!!! Fixed this to go with fried calamari and a green salad...delicious. Company really enjoyed this. I cooked the orzo in homemade chicken broth put otherwise I followed the instructions. Another wonderful recipe from you. Thank you!

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review by didyb

9/12/2012

Very good, very easy, great for a busy week night. Thanks for a great addition to "my family likes it" recipes!

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review by Pale Rose

4/15/2011

We left out the red pepper flakes, and we substituted dried parsley for fresh. It tasted a little bland, like it needed more garlic, but I'd definitely be willing to try this again!

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