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Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Orzo

21 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 30MINS

Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Orzo

Recipe
5.0
3 ratings
This Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Orzo is classic broccoli and cheese elevated. Tiny orzo pasta is cooked in broth until al dente and then married with a creamy parmesan cheese sauce with bits of broccoli in each bite. This one-pot weeknight meal oozes comfort and can be served as a main dish or side. The best part might be the crunchy topping of golden toasted and seasoned breadcrumbs.
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Meiko and the Dish
Hi,I'm Meiko. Expect to find classic comfort foods like fried chicken and midwestern cobblers that’ll rival your grandmas.
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This Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Orzo is classic broccoli and cheese elevated. Tiny orzo pasta is cooked in broth until al dente and then married with a creamy parmesan cheese sauce with bits of broccoli in each bite. This one-pot weeknight meal oozes comfort and can be served as a main dish or side. The best part might be the crunchy topping of golden toasted and seasoned breadcrumbs.
30MINS
Total Time
$1.58
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Toasted Breadcrumbs
Unsalted Butter
1 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
Panko Breadcrumbs
1 cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
as needed
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Italian Seasoning
as needed
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder
as needed

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Simply Organic Garlic Powder
Kosher Salt
as needed
Kosher Salt
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
4 Tbsp
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Orzo
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Shallot
3
Shallots, chopped
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, minced
Orzo Pasta
2 cups
Orzo Pasta
Unsalted Butter
2 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
Italian Seasoning
1 tsp
Italian Seasoning
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Vegetable Stock
4 cups
Vegetable Stock
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp juice per 6 servings
Heavy Cream
1/2 cup
Heavy Cream
Broccoli Florets
2 cups
Chopped Broccoli Florets
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 cup
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
481
Fat
23.7 g
Protein
18.3 g
Carbs
50.0 g
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step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp). Once melted, add Panko Breadcrumbs (1 cup), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (as needed), Italian Seasoning (as needed), Simply Organic Garlic Powder (as needed), and Kosher Salt (as needed) and stir for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
step 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp). Once melted, add Panko Breadcrumbs (1 cup), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (as needed), Italian Seasoning (as needed), Simply Organic Garlic Powder (as needed), and Kosher Salt (as needed) and stir for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
step 2
Remove from the heat and stir in Shredded Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp). Transfer toasted breadcrumbs to another vessel and set aside.
step 2 Remove from the heat and stir in Shredded Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp). Transfer toasted breadcrumbs to another vessel and set aside.
step 3
Return the large skillet to medium-high heat and add the Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to the skillet. When hot, add Shallots (3) and Garlic (4 cloves) and sauté for 2 minutes.
step 3 Return the large skillet to medium-high heat and add the Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) to the skillet. When hot, add Shallots (3) and Garlic (4 cloves) and sauté for 2 minutes.
step 4
Add the Orzo Pasta (2 cups) stirring consistently, and toast for 3 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
step 4 Add the Orzo Pasta (2 cups) stirring consistently, and toast for 3 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
step 5
Stir Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), Italian Seasoning (1 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 tsp), Vegetable Stock (4 cups), and the juice from Lemon (1). Increase heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil.
step 5 Stir Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp), Kosher Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), Italian Seasoning (1 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 tsp), Vegetable Stock (4 cups), and the juice from Lemon (1). Increase heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil.
step 6
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Heavy Cream (1/2 cup), then cover the skillet. Let the orzo simmer for 3 minutes.
step 6 Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Heavy Cream (1/2 cup), then cover the skillet. Let the orzo simmer for 3 minutes.
step 7
Remove the lid and stir in the Broccoli Florets (2 cups) then cover and simmer again for 3 minutes.
step 7 Remove the lid and stir in the Broccoli Florets (2 cups) then cover and simmer again for 3 minutes.
step 8
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Shredded Parmesan Cheese (1 cup) until it melts.
step 8 Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Shredded Parmesan Cheese (1 cup) until it melts.
step 9
Sprinkle toasted crumbs over the top and serve warm.
step 9 Sprinkle toasted crumbs over the top and serve warm.
Tags
American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Vegetables
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