Side dishe for 4

Garlic Parmesan Orzo

Name: Garlic Parmesan Orzo
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup orzo; 3 cloves garlic; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (optional); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional); 2 tbsp butter (optional); 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 1/2 tsp aleppo pepper or red chili flakes (optional); 3/4 tsp kosher salt (optional)

$3.34for 425 minServes 4

Orzo toasts with garlic, simmers in broth, and finishes with cream, butter, Parmesan, parsley, and mild pepper.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.34

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$0.84 per serving$3.34 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup orzo
3 cloves garlic
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tbsp butter (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1/2 tsp aleppo pepper or red chili flakes (optional)
3/4 tsp kosher salt (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the orzo and minced garlic, and toast for 2 minutes.
Pour in the broth and add salt, then bring the orzo to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once, until the orzo is tender.
Stir in the cream, butter, Parmesan, parsley, and chili flakes, then cook for 2 minutes.