Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo
Course: SidesCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
272
kcalIngredients
1 cup dry orzo pasta
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 large shallot, 1/4 cup, minced
2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
1 cup milk
2 tsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic, sauté until tender. Push garlic to a side of skillet to prevent burning.
- Add milk, broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir with a whisk to deglaze pan.
- Reduce heat to medium, stir in orzo to combine and cook for 10 minutes. Once orzo starts to really boil and bubble, reduce heat to low and continue to simmer; stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is al-dente or your ideal softness, remove from heat. Sauce will be thin and thicken as it cools. Stir in your parmesan cheese and chopped spinach until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with any additional cheese of your choice.
- Serve immediately!
