These past couple of weeks have been crazy busy in our household; school, work, soccer practice, games, cheerleader practice, football games, soccer tournaments… Sometimes we rush home and getting dinner on the table is an urgent affair. The kids are starving and want dinner…NOW! Fast, Easy, and Healthy can be hard to achieve. This Orzo Pasta is one of our favorites. It’s super fast and easy and the kids love it.
Orzo pasta is a small, rice shaped pasta. Because it’s so small, it cooks relatively fast. Use a very fine strainer when draining so the pasta doesn’t slip through the holes.
Orzo Pasta, Side Dish
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Quick and easy side dish.
Course:
Side Dish
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 190 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz orzo pasta uncooked
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and place in a serving bowl.
- Add butter. Stir until melted.
- Sprinkle garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Stir.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, reserving a Tablespoon to sprinkle on top.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Orzo Pasta, Side Dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Cholesterol 12mg
4%
Sodium 199mg
8%
Potassium 84mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 28g
9%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
12%
Vitamin A
3%
Calcium
5.7%
Iron
3.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe can easily be double in size to feed your hungry crew.
You might also like to try Black Bean and Corn Salad
Oatmeal Dinner Rolls
12 Comments
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness
October 17, 2015 at 8:56 amI need to try orzo before!! This looks delicious!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
October 17, 2015 at 9:47 amI love orzo pasta. And yours look absolutely divine, Kathy. Happy weekend! 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
October 17, 2015 at 2:57 pmI love orzo! I’m totally adoring how quick and easy yours is! Busy work week, comforting perfection! YUM!
Laura
October 19, 2015 at 4:35 amLife is crazy busy these days! And here I am fussing with my Halloween costume. Oh well. Anyhow, I love this dish because you say you turn to it for your family again and again. Now that’s a winner. I appreciate finding “the one” that great dish that the family will eat again and again. Will have to try!
Kathy
October 19, 2015 at 4:45 amI’m glad you take time for the fun things….like a Halloween costume!
David @ Spiced
October 19, 2015 at 5:48 amThis looks like such a fun and easy side dish. Perfect for those busy nights when you need to whip up something easy…and delicious! 🙂
Kathy
October 19, 2015 at 6:58 pmFast, easy and delicious is the way to go!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
October 19, 2015 at 10:04 amWow! You guys really are busy! This orzo dish looks like the perfect solution to get dinner on the table fast!
Kathy
October 19, 2015 at 6:56 pmWe need a couple of quick go-to meals and sides to keep us going!
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
October 19, 2015 at 6:39 pmKathy, you and I are on the same wave length – I’ve got an orzo salad coming up soon. I love how quick and easy this is – perfect side dish to whip up that’s a crowd pleaser!
Kathy
October 19, 2015 at 6:55 pmI can’t wait to see your salad!
Manali @ CookWithManali
October 20, 2015 at 1:40 pmI love fast and easy recipes, this looks like a winner Kathy!!