Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups uncooked dry orzo pasta
1/3 cup butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh minced garlic (you may adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to suit heat level)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4-1/3 cup light cream
2 -3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions:

Cook the orzo according to the package directions; drain well.
In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and saute until just softened (about 3-4 minutes).
Add in fresh garlic and chili flakes the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Reduce the heat to low and add in the cooked orzo, Parmesan cheese, milk or cream, parsley and salt; toss to heat through.
Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	230.73 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat	159.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.77g	27%
Cholesterol	38.12mg	13%
Sodium	385.06mg	16%
Potassium	115.63mg	2%
Total Carbs	12.93g	4%
Sugars	3.23g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	5%
Protein	6.11g	12%
Vitamin C	4mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	105.6mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.17 Kcal (754 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.88g	27%
Cholesterol	29.77mg	13%
Sodium	300.68mg	16%
Potassium	90.3mg	2%
Total Carbs	10.09g	4%
Sugars	2.52g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	5%
Protein	4.77g	12%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	82.5mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

5.9

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

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