GARLIC PARMESAN ORZO

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This buttery pasta dish calls for orzo, which cooks quickly and is a nice change from ordinary pasta shapes. Orzo recipes make a superb side dish anytime, and in this dish, the garlic and Parmesan cheese really stand out. -Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
3 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the orzo, Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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