Creamy Parmesan Orzo

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1 Shallot

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Orzo pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 c. orzo pasta
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. milk (I used whole)
• ⅓ c. parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp. salt
• ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper
• ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

• In a large pot of boiling water, cook orzo according to the packages directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet set over medium heat add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the garlic and shallot, cook until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk in flour, cook for 1 minute (whisking continuously). Slowly whisk in the milk, cook until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in parmesan and season with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Add orzo and cook for an additional minute. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.