Garlic Parmesan Orzo

4.5
(349)
269 Reviews
10 Photos

The buttery pasta dish calls for orzo, which cooks quickly and is a nice change from ordinary pasta shapes. 'This fantastic recipe was inspired by a similar dish I once tried,' Stephanie says. 'It makes a superb side dish anytime. The garlic and Parmesan cheese really stand out.'

By
Allrecipes Member
Generic Allrecipes Bio image
Allrecipes Member

The Allrecipes Community includes over 15 million home cooks around the world who contribute recipes to our ever-growing library. Beyond submitting their personal recipes for publication, members of this supportive, food-driven community actively inspire one another through the photos, reviews, and videos they share.

Allrecipes' editorial guidelines
Published on August 3, 2021
10
10
10
10
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta

  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic

  • ½ cup butter, cubed

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. 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.