Parmesan Garlic Orzo

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

As far as orzo recipes go, this is an easy, delicious one that even my son enjoys making.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. 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.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir orzo into the pan with garlic, then mix in Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.