[Darlene]

Orzo Parmesan​

Recipe Description

This side dish is great for just about anything.
This makes a lot so you may want to halve recipe.

May also add some spinach or broccoli and cooked
chicken for a main dish meal.​

Preparation Steps:

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Level of Difficulty:

Easy​

Time Needed:

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Ingredients:

1lb orzo pasta
1/4 c butter
4 cloves
garlic,minced
1/4c milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4tsp pepper
1/4c
Parmesan
cheese
Parsley​

Serves:

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Directions:

Cook pasta in salted water. While pasta is cooking,
melt butter in frying pan & saute garlic til soft. Add
milk & seasonings, heat through.
Drain and add pasta, stir well & serve.​

 

[HappyMama]

Thank you this sounds delicious!

Parmesean Coupons

 

[Kathyann]

Oh this sounds delicious.

 

[ladykemma2]

ok, i just made this. used whole wheat pasta so doubled the sauce. i accidentally used twice the milk whoops. it's runny but has a good flavor.

i am tempted to try it with olive oil and garlic, with carefully washed, chopped wilted kale or spinach dumped in. maybe some cooked bacon.

 

[Kathyann]

Oh this sounds good! Thanks!

 

[nuisance26]

~This recipe sounds just like one I use for angel hair pasta. It's spectacular with grilled shrimp!
You inspired me to post my recipe for an orzo side dish, Darlene. Mine is a bit different.~

 

[jas]

sounds wonderful, I think I am going to make some tonight. I will half it though.

 

[Michelle]

I finally remembered to buy Orzo at the store today. I wanted to make it for tonight, but we're having tacos, so I'm thinking I should wait for another meal. :yes:

 

[Darlene]

Ya, it doesn't really "go" with tacos, lol. :thumb:

 

[mamamia]

I make pasta like this all the time, except no milk, and olive oil instead of butter. Last night I made linguine w/clam sauce. Pretty much the same as your recipe, but besides the 2 cans of chopped clams, you add oregano, basil, and parsley, along with a dash of red pepper flakes. Oh so good!

I have 2 boxes of orzo that I look forward to using with your recipe. It really does sound so good!

Thanks!!
Theresa

 

[lisaflex]

just an fyi...if you toast up the orzo before boiling, it brings on a whole new flavor!

 

[Darlene]

Thanks for the tip lisaflex, bet it gives it a nice nutty taste. :cool2: I toast it when I make homemade "rice-a roni" just never thought to do it with this. :idea:
Love your ideas too Mamamia! :thanks:

 

[Michelle]

Made this today..it's a keeper :thumb: :lip:

 

[Darlene]

Yeah! Glad you liked it.

 

[Michelle]

Made this again for Kathryn tonight :chef2:

 

[Paws]

This sounds absolutely yummy!!
And I've got 2 boxes of orzo that I've been wondering what to do with...
Thanks for sharing the recipe and tips!!

 

[Paws]

Tried this tonight...really good!
The only thing I tweeked, was to add about 1/3 minced/diced onions with the garlic.
It was truly fantastic with my Chicken Piccata.
Thanks for sharing this recipe-it's in my "keeper" files.

 

[Darlene]

Glad you liked it & I'm a "tweaker"too.