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Parmesan Garlic Orzo

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"This is something my son even enjoys making." — leogrl

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1 cup orzo pasta
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir orzo into garlic mixture and mix in Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, and parsley.

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COOK 20 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 02, 2012

This is a great little side dish that could go with virtually any meal. I used half the amount of garlic because my husband doesn’t like strong garlic flavor, and it was still very good.

—Deb C

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 07, 2012

Would be willing to try again with fresh parsley but my family wasn't overly excited with this dish. My four year old said, "Mom, this isn't very good."

—SarahMc

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26 Ratings

Aug 11, 2012

Sorry everyone..that should be 2 teaspoons garlic!

—leogrl

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Aug 02, 2012

YUM! I used a bit more milk than called for b/c I wanted it creamier and less garlic just because I didn't want it to be too overpowering. This made a great side dish to our pork cutlets. I will be making this one again! Thanks for sharing. :)

—Christina

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Aug 28, 2012

This is a great recipe, but I made a few changes. I used about 1 Tblsp of dried parsley since I didn't have fresh. I added 1/3 cup parm cheese since we like it cheesy and when I boiled the orzo I added half a cup of chicken stock for flavor. At the end I zested a lemon and juiced half and added it. It came out amazing! :-) very happy. Will make again!

—Jessrod512

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Feb 01, 2013

I really liked this recipe, it is a great side! The Parmesan and orzo mix really well. It pairs well with pretty much anything!

—Olivia

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Jan 06, 2013

Wow! Didn't realize how much buttery this really was for such small amount of orzo. Next time will make appropriate adjustments. ...kind of gross. Even my husband mentioned how much greasy this side dish tasted...and he LOVES butter.

—Grettel

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Apr 28, 2013

I love this! I added my own twist. I sauteed onions in butter, then added the garlic, parm. cheese and milk and I tossed in some peas that I had in the freezer.

—cutiepie7777

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Nutrition

Calories
331 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
40.6 g
13%

Cholesterol
36 mg
12%

Fat
14.3 g
22%

Fiber
2.4 g
9%

Protein
9.8 g
20%

Sodium
454 mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Parmesan Garlic Orzo

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 331
Calories from Fat: 129

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.3g 22 %
Saturated Fat 8.5g 42 %
Cholesterol 36mg 12 %
Sodium 454mg 18 %
Potassium 98mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 40.6g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9 %
Protein 9.8g 20 %
Sugars 1.2g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 11 %
Iron 18 %
Thiamin 27 %
Niacin 34 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 52 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.