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21 INGREDIENTS 9 STEPS 30min

Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Orzo

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.
Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Orzo Recipe | SideChef
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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Hi,I'm Meiko. Expect to find classic comfort foods like fried chicken and midwestern cobblers that’ll rival your grandmas.
https://meikoandthedish.com/
30min
Total Time
$1.58
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
US / METRIC

Toasted Breadcrumbs

1 cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp
Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp
Garlic Powder

Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Orzo

3
Shallots , chopped
4 cloves
Garlic , minced
2 cups
Orzo Pasta
1 tsp
Italian Seasoning
1 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
4 cups
Vegetable Stock
1
Lemon , juiced
2 Tbsp juice per 6 servings
1/2 cup
Heavy Cream
2 cups
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
481
FAT
23.7 g
PROTEIN
18.3 g
CARBS
50.0 g

Cooking Instructions

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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 (1/2 tsp) , Italian Seasoning (1/2 tsp) , Garlic Powder (1/4 tsp) , and Kosher Salt (1/8 tsp) and stir for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 2
Remove from the heat and stir in Shredded Parmesan Cheese (1/4 cup) . 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 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 (1/2 tsp) , 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 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 9
Sprinkle toasted crumbs over the top and serve warm.

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
481
% Daily Value*
Fat
23.7 g
30%
Saturated Fat
13.9 g
70%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
--
Cholesterol
64.8 mg
22%
Carbohydrates
50.0 g
18%
Fiber
9.8 g
35%
Sugars
7.8 g
--
Protein
18.3 g
37%
Sodium
1307.4 mg
57%
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
0%
Calcium
454.1 mg
35%
Iron
2.2 mg
12%
Potassium
107.2 mg
2%
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