Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo
One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo is made with orzo pasta, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
Get to know the ingredients
garlic (finely minced about 2 teaspoons)
In the method: Sauté garlic: Melt butter in a large, wide pan over medium-low heat.
orzo pasta (uncooked)
In the method: Add orzo: Stir uncooked orzo pasta into skillet, roast for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
chicken broth
In the method: Add broth: Stir broth into the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons butterIngredient note
Source: 3 cloves garlic (finely minced about 2 teaspoons)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups orzo pasta (uncooked)Ingredient note
Source: 3 cups chicken brothIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt & black pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt & black pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup half-and-half (more or less to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Let sit a few minutes to thicken if needed, then serve immediately.
A little more help as you go
Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Sauté garlic: Melt butter in a large, wide pan over medium-low heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Remove lid and stir every few minutes until pasta is done and sauce has thickened to your liking.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Additional recipe notes
Stir in the half-and-half last so it doesn’t split. Use freshly grated Parmesan—trust me, it’s worth it. Add a splash more broth or cream if it thickens too much as it sits. Serve immediately for best texture.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: savorynothings.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.