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Creamy Orzo Recipe

This baked orzo is the best way to prepare these tiny noodles. It's perfectly cheesy and so rich - everyone will love it!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 530kcal
Author Dina

Ingredients

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1-2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 lb orzo uncooked
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  • Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in the grated garlic.
  • Once the cream is hot, mix in 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese.
    Steps to make Creamy Orzo: heat the cream and add minced garlic. Then when it's hot add the Parmesan cheese and whisk.
  • Cook the orzo according to the package, making sure to salt the pasta water. Once cooked, drain the water out.
  • Add the hot cheesy cream into the pot of pasta and stir to combine.
  • Place the pasta in a buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • Shred the mozzarella and sprinkle 1 cup over the orzo along with 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until the cheese becomes golden brown.
    Steps to make Creamy Orzo: cook the orzo, then add the cheesy cream to it. Put it in a baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 1mg