Is orzo a rice or noodle?

Orzo looks like rice, but it is actually a small noodle!

Do I need to rinse orzo before cooking?

No, it's pasta, not rice, so no rinsing is needed.

What to serve with Orzo?

This pasta dish can be served by itself or pair it with a protein like u003ca href=u0022https://simplymadeeats.com/3154/sheet-pan-sausage-and-veggies/u0022u003eBaked Italian Sausageu003c/au003e, u003ca href=u0022https://simplymadeeats.com/8984/chicken-romano/u0022u003eChicken Romanou003c/au003e or u003ca href=u0022https://simplymadeeats.com/7265/prosciutto-wrapped-chicken/u0022u003eProsciutto Wrapped Chickenu003c/au003e.

How to Store Broccoli Orzo?

Store the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This won't be as creamy when reheated as it is served fresh, but it is still delicious. Heat in the microwave, oven or on the stovetop in a pot. You can add a tablespoon of chicken stock if you want to make it a little more saucy.

Broccoli Orzo (Creamy One Pot Meal)

Name: Broccoli Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 shallot, minced; 1 and 1/3 cups of dry orzo pasta; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 and 1/4 cups chicken stock; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper + additional for serving; 1/2 cup of fresh broccoli florets, tore into small pieces; 1 cup of parmesan cheese from a block (preferably parmigiano reggiano), finely shredded + additional for serving

Description

This Broccoli Orzo is a creamy, delicious, one pot meal for an easy dinner with little clean up. It's absolutely full of flavor and great for busy weeknights, ready in just 20 minutes!

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 and 1/3 cups of dry orzo pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 and 1/4 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper + additional for serving
1/2 cup of fresh broccoli florets, tore into small pieces
1 cup of parmesan cheese from a block (preferably parmigiano reggiano), finely shredded + additional for serving

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Instructions

Heat a dutch oven or large pot over medium low heat on the stovetop. Add in butter and olive oil and allow the butter to melt completely. Toss in the minced shallot and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 60 seconds. Then, pour in the orzo and toast for 60 seconds. Stir.
Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream, chicken stock and sprinkle in salt and pepper. Stir well, then cover the pot and cook for 8 minutes.
Uncover pot, stir and add in broccoli. Cover and cook an additional 6 minutes.
Uncover and stir well, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the dutch oven.
Pour in remaining 1/4 cup heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately and Enjoy! (Optional): Top with additional parmesan cheese and black pepper.

Equipment

dutch oven

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Notes

Cook this one pot meal on Medium Low the whole time for the best results
I highly recommend using a dutch oven and make sure the lid fits well
The parmesan cheese needs to be shredded from a block. Do not use bagged cheese in this recipe as it doesn't melt well

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One pot
Cuisine: Italian