This Garlic Parmesan Pasta is so good. It’s creamy and delicious. And easy to make, comes together in just a few minutes. Full flavored and garlicky. Complex, but not too much garlic – a great balance of flavors! Perfect comfort food.
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Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a great simple side dish.
Or, feel free to toss in some steamed broccoli, green peas, shredded chicken, even hot dog slices, to make a more substantial meal. Mmm, I love it with some veggie sausage links as well.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that people love garlic and cheese! Oh, and pasta. I mean, seriously, do you know anyone who doesn’t like these things?
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 box 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.
I love orzo pasta! Here are some of my other great orzo recipes
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Garlic Parmesan Pasta Recipe:
Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients
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.
I really need to use orzo more! This pasta looks absolutely delicious!
I’m always up for orzo! And this sounds like a dish I would devour! Thanks for sharing 🙂
This sounds absolutely scrumptious and I LOVE that you use orzo in the recipe, my favorite!
This dish looks divine! I’ll have to sub out the orzo with either cauliflower rice or spaghetti squash for a gluten free option, but can’t wait to try it!
Oh wow! Those pictures are beautiful and that food looks absolutely amazing. A total treat for a large crowd or a lovely dinner for two!
How fun to make a dinner with rice…my kids will love this!
Orzo pasta is one of my favorites, I love all of the combinations you can make with this meal too – perfect side or main dish!
When orzo is done well, it is my favorite!! I think that you have the market on fantastic orzo recipes here!