A creamy and flavorful orzo dish infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 30 g butter
- 480 ml chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 240 g orzo
- 60 g Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir in the orzo and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the orzo is lightly toasted.
Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
Step 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 7
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!