Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked dry orzo pasta
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1/3 cup butter
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (you may adjust to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to suit heat level)
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1/4-1/3 cup light cream (such as half and half or 18% table cream)
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2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to the package directions; drain well.
- In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and saute until just softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add in fresh garlic and chili flakes the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Reduce the heat to low and add in the cooked orzo, Parmesan cheese, milk or cream, parsley and salt; toss to heat through.
- Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.