This Creamy Orzo with Parmesan and Broccoli is a quick, easy, and satisfying dish that’s packed with cheesy, garlicky goodness! The tender orzo and crisp broccoli are coated in a light, creamy Parmesan sauce, making it the perfect side dish or vegetarian main course!
🛒 Ingredients
✔ 1 cup orzo pasta (tiny, rice-shaped pasta that soaks up flavor!) 🍜
✔ 2 cups broccoli florets (chopped into bite-sized pieces!) 🥦
✔ 2 tablespoons olive oil (for a rich, smooth base!) 🫒
✔ 2 cloves garlic, minced (for deep flavor!) 🧄
✔ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adds a subtle heat! – optional!) 🌶️
✔ 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth) (for extra depth of flavor!) 🍵
✔ ½ cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version) (for a creamy, luscious sauce!) 🥛
✔ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (melts beautifully into the orzo!) 🧀
✔ ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste 🧂
✔ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
✔ 1 tablespoon butter (adds richness and a silky finish!) 🧈
✔ Fresh parsley or lemon zest for garnish (optional, for brightness!) 🍋🌿
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
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Once these delectable morsels emerged from the oven, their irresistible aroma filled the air. With everyone eagerly grabbing a piece, we indulged ourselves before even sitting down for dinner.
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