Creamy Parmesan Orzo Life Made Simple Food

CREAMY GARLIC-PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• Cook the orzo according to the package directions; drain well.
• In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and saute until just softened (about 3-4 minutes).
• Add in fresh garlic and chili flakes the last 2 minutes of cooking.
• Reduce the heat to low and add in the cooked orzo, Parmesan cheese, milk or cream, parsley and salt; toss to heat through.
• Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.

CREAMY PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.

CREAMY PARMESAN ORZO RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, cook orzo according to the package's directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet set over medium heat add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the garlic and shallot, cook until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk in flour, cook for 1 minute (whisking continuously). Slowly whisk in the milk, cook until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in parmesan and season with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Add orzo and cook for an additional minute. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

ONE POT CREAMY PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• In a large non stick pot or dutch oven heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and cook until almost translucent. Add the zucchini, saute for a few minutes and then add the garlic with a pinch of salt. Turn the heat down to ensure garlic does not burn.
• Once the garlic is fragrant, add the orzo and toast for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the broth, 1 cup of milk, and bring to a slow simmer. Place the lid on the pot and turn the heat down to low. Let the orzo cook covered for about 10 minutes quickly checking once or twice to make sure the orzo is not sticking.
• After 10 minutes, open the lid and continue to cook the orzo by adding the remainder of the milk in slow batches, stirring continuously after each addition. Add more milk if necessary to achieve a creamy orzo.
• Once the orzo is cooked, add black pepper, parmesan cheese, parsley and stir well.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

CREAMY PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• heat the olive oil in a skillet over about medium-high heat.
• add onion and saute for a few minutes
• add garlic and orzo pasta and saute until the orzo is starting to brown slightly.
• add a dash of salt and pepper. BE CARFUL WITH THE SALT! with the chik. broth and parmesan cheese it will be to salty if you add too much.
• Start adding the warmed chicken broth a little at a time letting it evaporate before you add more. Do this with about half of the chicken broth and then pour in the rest of it.
• Let this come back to a simmer.
• cover and reduce heat to low.
• simmer for about 30 minutes or until orzo is al dente.
• Just before serving add parmesan cheese to taste. I use a couple of palms full.

CREAMY ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
• Drain - reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large pan frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, saute until until tender (about 2 minutes).
• Add the tomatoes and cook until tender (5-8 minutes).
• Stir in cream and peas.
• Add orzo and toss to coat.
• Remove from heat; add the Parmesan to the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
• Stir the pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved pasta water to maintain a creamy consistency.
• Season with salt & pepper.

CREAMY PARMESAN ORZO WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon (you can drain the bacon fat or leave it).
• Melt 2-3 tablespoons butter, then add in onions and garlic; saute until soft (about 5 minutes).
• Add in the orzo and stir for about 2 minutes.
• Slowly add in the 4-1/2 cups broth; simmer uncovered until the orzo is firm-tender and the broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally (this should take about 7-8 minutes).
• Add in whipping cream and bring to a simmer.
• Mix in Parmesan cheese and thyme, then cooked bacon.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• *NOTE* you can thin with additional broth if desired.

CREAMY ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo in a large saucepan of salted water, until tender but still firm to the bite, approx 8 minites.
• Meanwhile, saute the shallot and garlic in oil over medium heat. approx 2 minites.
• Add the tomatoes and cook until tender. approx 8 minites.
• Stir in the cream and peas, then orzo.
• Remove from heat and toss to coat.
• Add Parmesan until sauce coats pasta thickly adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency.
• Season with salt-n-pep and serve!