This Rich Orzo recipe is the perfect way to cook these small noodles. It’s wonderfully cheesy and so luscious – everyone will adore it!
Looking for a fantastic family dinner? Present my baked orzo with Crispy Chicken Skewers or Air Fryer Pork Chops (VIDEO)
Recipe Specifics
I adore preparing this Rich Orzo recipe because everyone in the family appreciates its fantastic taste. It’s so straightforward and results in a rich and delectable flavor every time.
- FLAVOR: This Rich Orzo is extremely cheesy with a delightful hint of garlic. The rich and creamy taste is excellent.
- CONSISTENCY: This dish is packed with al dente pasta and gooey, melted cheeses.
- PREPARATION TIME: This recipe takes about 30 minutes.
- SIMPLICITY: To create this cheesy side dish, you only need to follow a few very simple steps. It’s truly easy to make.
Ingredients Required
Notes on Ingredients
- Full-fat whipping cream- This ingredient contributes loads of rich, creamy taste and a velvety texture.
- Garlic cloves– For a flavorful punch.
- Grated Parmesan cheese– This cheese has a nutty and slightly salty flavor.
- Grated mozzarella cheese– This is a creamy and rich cheese that melts into a gooey delight.
- Orzo- This small rice-shaped pasta is perfect in this cheesy dish.
- Salt– To your liking.
Additional Ingredients and Replacements
- Swap another pasta variety- You can exchange orzo for farfalle pasta or even capellini if desired. They all end up tasting delicious.
- Include vegetables- Prepare this recipe with some kale, diced tomatoes, shallots, leeks, squash, or Portobello mushrooms.
- Prepare it with meat- Ground turkey, lamb, duck breast, or prawns would be a tasty addition to this Rich Orzo.
- Supplement with cream cheese- Enhance this dish with extra creaminess and thickness by adding cream cheese.
Preparing Rich Orzo
- Make the creamy cheese sauce. Warm up the whipping cream in a saucepan. Incorporate the minced garlic and the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the pasta. Boil and strain the orzo pasta.
- Mix. Incorporate the hot creamy cheese into the pot of pasta and stir well to mix.
- Bake. Transfer the cheesy pasta mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and sprinkle grated mozzarella and Parmesan on it. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or until the cheese turns golden brown.
Pro Hint: Grease the baking dish before adding the rich orzo so it doesn’t stick and burn. Cleaning will be much easier this way!
Recipe Pointers
- Incorporate Parmesan while the cream is hot- Wait for the cream to heat up before adding the Parmesan cheese to allow it to melt properly.
- Add salt to the pasta water- Salting the water in which the orzo is cooked will infuse more flavor than salting afterwards.
- Cook the orzo al dente- Ensure not to overcook the pasta as it will continue to cook in the oven when mixed with the cream and cheeses. Avoid it being overly soft.
- Broil it- In the final few minutes of cooking, broil the Rich Orzo. This will direct heat onto the cheese topping, creating a lovely golden brown crust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Orzo is essentially pasta shaped like rice grains. If you like the texture of pasta, you’ll love how this Rich Orzo turns out.
If you cook the orzo for too long, it will become mushy. Only cook it according to the package instructions for al dente pasta so that it doesn’t become mushy when finishing in the oven.
Serving Ideas
This Rich Orzo recipe results in an outstanding side dish that complements a variety of flavors. Pair it with meats, seafood, vegetables, or bread.
- Meats: Enjoy this as a side with a delightful meal of Grilled Chicken Kabobs, Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (VIDEO), Cast Iron Ribeye Steak, or Air Fryer Pork Chops (VIDEO).
- Seafood: Serve this Rich Orzo alongside some Cajun Shrimp, Panko Crusted Salmon, Pan Fried Cod with Sautéed Vegetables, or Cilantro Lime Salmon.
- Vegetables: Accompany this side dish with some Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, Air Fryer GreenHaricots, Asperges Enveloppées de Bacon, ou Brocoli Croustillant Cuit à l’Air.
- Pain: Accompagnez ce plat de pâtes de Pain Focaccia, Pain Rustique (préparé la veille), Petits Pains Briochés Extra-Moelleux, ou Pain de Maïs au Babeurre.
Préparez Cette Recette à l’Avance
À l’avance: Vous pouvez pré-cuire les pâtes et les rincer avant de les conserver au réfrigérateur. Une fois prêt, préparez la crème au fromage, mélangez, et enfournez.
Stockage: Conservez cet Orzo Crémeux dans un récipient hermétique au réfrigérateur pendant jusqu’à 5 jours. Réchauffez-le au four ou au micro-ondes jusqu’à ce qu’il soit chaud.
Conserver au congélateur: Vous pouvez congeler ce plat dans un contenant adapté à la congélation pendant jusqu’à 3 mois. Laissez-le revenir à température ambiante avant de le réchauffer.
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Cette recette a été initialement publiée le 27 mai 2016, nous l’avons légèrement modifiée depuis.
Instructions Complètes de la Recette
Faites chauffer la crème liquide dans une casserole à feu moyen. Ajoutez l’ail râpé.
Une fois que la crème est chaude, incorporez 1 tasse de fromage Parmesan râpé.
Cuisez les pâtes orzo selon les instructions du paquet, en veillant à saler l’eau de cuisson des pâtes. Une fois cuites, égouttez l’eau.
Ajoutez la crème au fromage chaude dans la casserole de pâtes et mélangez pour bien combiner.
Placez les pâtes dans un plat à four beurré de 9 x 13 pouces.
Râpez la mozzarella et saupoudrez-en 1 tasse sur l’orzo avec 1/2 tasse de Parmesan râpé.
Enfournez à 350 degrés Fahrenheit pendant 15 minutes ou jusqu’à ce que le fromage soit doré.
Calories: 530kcal | Glucides: 45g | Protéines: 18g | Matières grasses: 31g | Gras saturés: 19g | Graisses polyinsaturées: 1g | Graisses monoinsaturées: 9g | Cholestérol: 105mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fibrous Content: 2g | Sweetener: 2g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 344mg | Metal: 1mg
