Buttery Parmesan Orzo
Creamy, cheesy pasta that's ready in 15 minutes — just orzo, butter, and parmesan stirred together with pasta water for silky richness. A weeknight staple that tastes way better than it has any right to be.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 18g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb orzo
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- 1
Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and add orzo.
- 2
Cook until al dente, then reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- 3
Return orzo to pot and stir in butter until melted.
- 4
Add parmesan and 0.5 cup pasta water, stirring until creamy.
- 5
Add more pasta water if needed for silky consistency, then serve.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- measuring cup
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