Side dishe for 4

Garlic Parmesan Orzo with broth

Name: Garlic Parmesan Orzo with broth
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic; 1 large shallot; 2 cups broth; 1 cup milk; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup dry orzo pasta; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach

$4.99for 420 minServes 4

Orzo simmers with garlic, shallot, broth, and milk before spinach and Parmesan finish the creamy side dish.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.13Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Pasta, 3.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Parmesan, 2.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	2.75 oz	$1.44Typical price
	Spinach, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical	2 oz	$0.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.99

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more 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

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

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

Italian Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$1.25 per serving$4.99 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic
1 large shallot
2 cups broth
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup dry orzo pasta
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps

Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
Cook the chopped shallot and garlic for 2 minutes.
Stir in the orzo and cook for 1 minute.
Add the broth, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes, until wilted and the orzo is tender.
Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.