Cheesy Orzo
Creamy, cheesy orzo pasta with fragrant thyme and Parmesan, perfect for a quick, comforting meal that suits both casual dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare orzo pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a small saucepan, sauté chopped onion in reduced-calorie margarine for 5 minutes, until translucent.
- Stir in all-purpose flour and salt; cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in skim milk and thyme.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Stir the cooked orzo into the cheese sauce.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese curls and a sprig of thyme.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
560
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).