Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delightful Creamy Cottage Cheese Orzo dish that combines the richness of cottage cheese and Parmesan with the comforting familiarity of orzo pasta, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Orzo Pasta:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Lower heat; combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, and milk until creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked orzo to cheese sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add cream cheese or heavy cream
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or peas for added nutrition
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
