Creamy Garlic-parmesan Orzo

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups uncooked dry orzo pasta
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (you may adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to suit heat level)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4-1/3 cup light cream (such as half and half or 18% table cream)
• 2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 cook the orzo according to the package directions; drain well.
• 2 in a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and saute until just softened (about 3-4 minutes).
• 3 add in fresh garlic and chili flakes the last 2 minutes of cooking.
• 4 reduce the heat to low and add in the cooked orzo, parmesan cheese, milk or cream, parsley and salt; toss to heat through.
• 5 season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.