We served this as a side dish for our homemade Valentine’s dinner last month and it was such a hit I had to share it. My husband thought he had the whole meal timed perfectly, but he’s not always great at coordinating multiple dishes at once, so I stepped in to help. He did most of the work — I only nudged things along. Don’t tell him I said that, wink wink.
I helped prepare this Garlic Parmesan Orzo and we both loved the result. Orzo has a rice-like shape and texture but with a bit more bite, which makes it a great base for a simple, flavorful sauce. We’ll definitely make this again soon — I think even our kids would enjoy it. They didn’t try it that night since they had a heart-shaped cheese pizza, while we enjoyed Kansas City rubbed steaks, this orzo, and honey-glazed carrots. Still, I’m confident they’ll love this side dish as much as we did.
Garlic Parmesan Orzo
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
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Boil the orzo according to the package directions (generally 9–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
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In a small saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
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Add the cooked orzo, shredded Parmesan, milk, salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Stir until the cheese melts and the mixture is well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve warm.
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