Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta Recipe: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and savory garlic parmesan orzo pasta that makes for an easy comfort food delight.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer until orzo is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served warm.
- You can substitute chicken broth for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Garlic, Parmesan, Orzo, Pasta, Recipe