Side dishe for 4

Garlic Parmesan Orzo

Name: Garlic Parmesan Orzo
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup orzo; 3 cloves garlic; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (optional); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional); 2 tbsp butter (optional); 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp aleppo pepper or red chili flakes (optional); 3/4 tsp kosher salt (optional)

Orzo toasts with garlic, simmers in broth, and finishes with cream, butter, Parmesan, parsley, and mild pepper.

$0.77per serving $

25 minstart to table

4servings

Italian Vegetarian Budget Side dishes

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup orzo
3 cloves garlic
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tbsp butter (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1/2 tsp aleppo pepper or red chili flakes (optional)
3/4 tsp kosher salt (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the orzo and minced garlic, and toast for 2 minutes.
Pour in the broth and add salt, then bring the orzo to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once, until the orzo is tender.
Stir in the cream, butter, Parmesan, parsley, and chili flakes, then cook for 2 minutes.