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A dish filled with orzo topped with cheese.
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Easy Orzo Side Dish

Quick and easy side dish made with a rice shaped pasta, butter, herbs and parmesan cheese.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 190kcal
Author Kathy Berget

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 8 oz orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning blend dried herbs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • fresh chopped parsley optional for garnish
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Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
    8 oz orzo pasta
  • Drain and place in a serving bowl.
  • Add butter. Stir until melted.
    2 Tablespoons butter
  • Sprinkle garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Stir.
    ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese, reserving a Tablespoon to sprinkle on top.
    ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Serve.

Notes

 
  • Do not rinse orzo pasta. Just add straight back into the pot and add the butter to help prevent the pasta from sticking together.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.6mg