Description
This one pot creamy garlic parmesan orzo is a rich, comforting dish that comes together in a single pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the orzo and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Carefully pour in the broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, butter, parmesan cheese, and salt. Continue stirring until the orzo becomes creamy and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley, freshly cracked black pepper, and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo