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Orzo Alfredo

By: MARILYN PERZIK 
"This is a delicious accompaniment to Scampi. It's delicious all by itself."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Grigio
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Slowly stir in the orzo. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  2. Transfer orzo to a buttered serving bowl. Toss with butter and cream, and season with nutmeg. Sprinkle top evenly with Parmesan cheese, and garnish with chives.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 315 | Total Fat: 10.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Honey   view full review
Definately double the sauce and add some crushed garlic and a little white pepper to taste
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2006 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I'm not a big pasta eater, but I could eat orzo or pastina anytime. Most of us only think of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Hubby's assessment is spot on: "Nondescript. Just orzo." This is sadly lacking in flavor,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2006 by cookntaste   view full review
Thought this was good. I only made half the amount of orzo and maybe I used too much parmesan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2006 by RKEZWELCH   view full review
My whole family liked this recipe. I didn't add the nutmeg or the chives and I did add more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2004 by CTRAPP   view full review
flavorless
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2006 by katyberry   view full review
This is a very simple orzo recipe that will go well with so many main courses!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by southpoint   view full review
Yummy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2007 by JenniferAnne   view full review
I thought this was pretty bland...And that's a lot, coming from me. I'm the type of person...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by Chelsea   view full review
Very easy side dish to make!

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