Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ lb orzo pasta
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup half & half
  • thyme leaves or chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instruction

  • Heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large pot. Add the garlic and garlic powder and stir, for 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the butter to the garlic, and stir until melted. Add salt, pepper, and vegetable broth. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Once it’s at a rolling boil, add the orzo, and cook according to the package directions, about 9-10 minutes. Most of the liquid will be absorbed at this point. Turn the heat off, and stir in the Parmesan until completely melted. Mix in the half & half. Cover, and allow Garlic Parmesan Pasta to sit for 5 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and more fresh pepper if desired.