Description
A comforting, creamy dish made from orzo pasta, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
6 cloves Garlic, minced
1 ½ cups Orzo Pasta
4 cups Chicken Broth (or Vegetable Broth for vegetarian option)
½ cup Heavy Cream
4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus extra for serving
½ teaspoon Salt, adjust to taste
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, adjust to taste
¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant
- Toast Orzo: Add the orzo to the skillet with the garlic and toast for 2-3 minutes
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and simmer. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until most liquid is absorbed
- Create Creamy Sauce: Remove from heat, stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth
- Stir in Parmesan: Add grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper, stirring until melted and creamy
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to bowls and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesa
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture.
Adjust the consistency by adding more broth or cream if needed.
Serve immediately for maximum creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg