Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo is a one-pan comfort dish that’s rich, silky, and bursting with flavor—perfect as a side or a satisfying main.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (20 g) butter
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 cups (300 g) orzo
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 cup (200 ml) half and half (single cream)
- 1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- A handful fresh parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
- Add the chopped shallot and garlic to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the shallot is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the red chili flakes (if using) and orzo to the pan and stir to coat the orzo with the oil and butter.
- Pour the vegetable broth into the pan and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the broth.
- Pour the half and half (single cream) into the pan and stir to combine. Heat the mixture over low heat until it is hot but not boiling.
- Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the top with a handful of fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
Serve hot and enjoy as-is or pair with grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 396 calories
- Sugar: 5 grams sugar
- Sodium: 589 milligrams sodium
- Fat: 20 grams fat
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber: 2 grams fiber
- Protein: 12 grams protein