Garlic and Parsley Orzo

Name: Garlic and Parsley Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta; 2 cloves garlic, minced (or more); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons butter

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⏱ 25 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 < 30 Mins

This simple orzo dish offers a delicious change from typical side dishes. Cooked orzo is tossed in a skillet with garlic gently warmed in olive oil, then combined with fresh parsley and butter. The recipe suggests finishing with garlic salt instead of regular salt for an extra flavour boost if needed. It's a quick and versatile accompaniment, ready in just 25 minutes and serving eight people.

Ingredients

1 lb orzo pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced (or more)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons butter

Method

Boil the orzo in salted water until it is cooked through.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, add the minced garlic and cook it for about 30 seconds.
Add the cooked orzo, chopped parsley, salt, pepper and butter to the skillet.
Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium46000 mg

Recipe details

Category< 30 Mins

AuthorMarie