Garlic Parmesan Orzo

This was totally one of the side dishes we made for our homemade Valentine's Dinner last month.  I loved it so much I had to share it here.  My poor husband thought he had the dinner all planned & ready to cook.  Well, he just isn't super efficient in the kitchen at timing things & getting everything finished at the same time, so I helped out a tad.  He did a great job, just needed a little help.  Don't tell him I told you, *wink wink. 

Anyway, I helped with this side dish & we absolutely loved it.  I love the texture of the orzo.  It's shaped like rice & has a similar texture with more of a bite.  We will be making this again soon!  I think even our kids will eat this one!  Unfortunately they didn't get to try it since they had a heart shaped cheese pizza for dinner while we had Kansas City Rubbed Steaks, this Garlic Parmesan Orzo, & Honey Glazed Carrots.  Regardless, I am sure they will love it, & so will you!

Garlic Parmesan Orzo

Recipe altered from AllRecipes by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup shredded parmesan
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dried parsley

1. Boil orzo according to directions on the package (usually 9-10 minutes.)  Drain & set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter & saute garlic until fragrant about 1-2 minutes.  
3. Add cooked orzo, parmesan, milk, salt, pepper, & parsley.  Stir until cheese melts & everything is combined.  Taste & adjust seasonings if needed.

*Serves 4

This was totally one of the side dishes we made for our homemade Valentine's Dinner last month.  I loved it so much I had to share it here.  My poor husband thought he had the dinner all planned & ready to cook.  Well, he just isn't super efficient in the kitchen at timing things & getting everything finished at the same time, so I helped out a tad.  He did a great job, just needed a little help.  Don't tell him I told you, *wink wink. 

Anyway, I helped with this side dish & we absolutely loved it.  I love the texture of the orzo.  It's shaped like rice & has a similar texture with more of a bite.  We will be making this again soon!  I think even our kids will eat this one!  Unfortunately they didn't get to try it since they had a heart shaped cheese pizza for dinner while we had Kansas City Rubbed Steaks, this Garlic Parmesan Orzo, & Honey Glazed Carrots.  Regardless, I am sure they will love it, & so will you!

Garlic Parmesan Orzo

Recipe altered from AllRecipes by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup shredded parmesan
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp dried parsley

1. Boil orzo according to directions on the package (usually 9-10 minutes.)  Drain & set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter & saute garlic until fragrant about 1-2 minutes.  
3. Add cooked orzo, parmesan, milk, salt, pepper, & parsley.  Stir until cheese melts & everything is combined.  Taste & adjust seasonings if needed.

*Serves 4