One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo
This one pot creamy garlic parmesan orzo is a rich, comforting dish that comes together in a single pan. The orzo cooks in broth with garlic, cream, butter, and parmesan until it becomes tender and creamy. It’s an easy, cozy recipe that works perfectly as a simple main dish or a flavorful side.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- Freshly chopped parsley optional for garnish
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the orzo and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Carefully pour in the broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, butter, parmesan cheese, and salt. Continue stirring until the orzo becomes creamy and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley, freshly cracked black pepper, and extra parmesan if desired.