Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo
Directions
- 1Dice half of a yellow onion.
- 2Peel and slice three cloves of garlic.
- 3Turn the heat on the pan to medium-low.
- 4Add olive oil to the pan.
- 5Add the diced onions to the pan and let them cook for 30 seconds.
- 6Add the sliced garlic to the pan and let it sauté for a while.
- 7Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.
- 8Let it simmer for about a minute and a half.
- 9Add some pepper and salt.
- 10Add half a cup of orzo to the pan.
- 11Sauté the orzo without any added liquids, letting it soak up the butter, toasting it slightly.
- 12Pour in 1 and a quarter cup of chicken broth (or water).
- 13Let it cook down for 5 to 7 minutes.
- 14Grate 1 cup of parmesan cheese.
- 15Once the liquid has mostly absorbed and the orzo is cooked (no crunchy bits in the center), turn off the heat.
- 16Add the shredded parmesan cheese to the pan and mix it up.
- 17Turn the heat back on to low and cook it down slightly.
- 18Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
- 19Serve the creamy garlic parmesan orzo onto a plate.
- 20Grate some fresh parmesan and cracked pepper on top for garnish.
Ingredients
- 0.5 yellow onion sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt
- pepper
- 0.5 cup orzo
- 1.25 cup water/broth
- 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan
Equipment
knifecutting boardpanwooden spoongraterplatespoon
Tips
- If you don't have chicken broth, water works just fine, it literally doesn't taste any different.
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