Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Man, this Garlic Parmesan Pasta is seriously amazing. Like, it’s creamy and delicious and stuff. And the best part? It’s super easy to make, like no effort at all. And, it has this incredible flavor that’s all garlicky and complex, but not too overpowering. It’s just the perfect combination of flavors, you know? It’s like the ultimate comfort food.⁠
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Oh, and by the way, Garlic Parmesan Pasta makes for a fantastic meal or side dish. I mean, it’s simple and all, but don’t underestimate its awesomeness.⁠
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But hey, if you wanna go all out, you can totally add some steamed broccoli, green peas, shredded chicken, or even slices of sausage to make it a proper meal. I’m telling you, it’s like next-level deliciousness. Oh, and personally, I’m a fan of throwing in some veggie sausage links too. Can’t go wrong with that.⁠

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Garlic Parmesan Pasta Notes:

½ lb of orzo is half of the box of orzo. I just eyeball the half of the box when I pour it in. A little more orzo or a little less isn’t going to make a huge difference either way.

If you want to simply pour the whole box in and not have to worry about splitting the box you could, just make sure to use a big pot and double the rest of the recipe.

The recipe card below has an easy slider you can use to increase the amount of the orzo to 1 lb. You’ll find that slider on the servings area.

I like to use garlic powder in my recipes because it doesn’t seem to give my husband heartburn issues.

Also, I like the combination of both fresh and powdered garlic for a little bit more of a complex flavor.

Orzo pasta

Some of my other great orzo recipes include Broccoli Au Gratin Rice-a-Roni, Orzo with Balsamic Tomatoes and Basil, Rosemary Orzo Soup, and One Pot Carrot Orzo.

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Recipe

Garlic Parmesan Pasta

Debi

This Garlic Parmesan Pasta is so good. Creamy and delicious. Easy to make, comes together in just a few minutes. Full flavored, and garlicky. Complex, but not too much garlic – it’s a great balance of flavors! Perfect comfort food. The recipe box has an easy slider you can use to change the servings.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 431 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• ½ lb orzo pasta
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup half & half
• thyme leaves or chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

• Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large pot. Add the garlic and garlic powder and stir, for 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the butter to the garlic, and stir until melted. Add salt, pepper, and vegetable broth. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
• Once it’s at a rolling boil, add the orzo, and cook according to the package directions, about 9-10 minutes. Most of the liquid will be absorbed at this point. Turn the heat off, and stir in the Parmesan until completely melted. Mix in the half & half. Cover, and allow Garlic Parmesan Pasta to sit for 5 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and more fresh pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 1293mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 822IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 311mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword garlic, parmesan, pasta

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