Creamy Orzo with Zucchini
Recipe: #10413
August 29, 2013
Categories: Side Dishes, Cheese, Parmesan, Orzo, 5 Ingredients Or Less, 5-Minute Prep Sunday Dinner, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Zucchini, more
"This is something that my Mom used to make for me growing up; however, I am pretty sure that she used spaghetti back then. Now, I have switched to orzo vs spaghetti; and parmesan vs cheddar. But, it is absolutely delicious and easy to prepare. The reserved pasta water with the cheese creates a creamy sauce, without adding any cream or butter. Five (5) simple ingredients and 15 minutes. Six, if you want to add a little Italian seasoning, which is optional. A wonderful easy side dish."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (113.1 g)
- Calories 101.8
- Total Fat - 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.8 g
- Cholesterol - 11.9 mg
- Sodium - 159.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
- Sugars - 2.8 g
- Protein - 6.8 g
- Calcium - 209.9 mg
- Iron - 0.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 13.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Zucchini and Onion ... Add the olive oil to a small saute pan, and bring to medium-medium high heat. Then, add the zucchini and onion; and, saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with the Italian seasoning (optional); and, salt and pepper during cooking. You want the zucchini and onion very tender and soft.
Step 2
Orzo ... As the zucchini and onion cook, start the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions, in plenty of salted water.
Step 3
Once the pasta is done, drain; but, reserve 1 cup of the water. This will be added to the pasta to create a creamy sauce.
Step 4
Finish ... Add the zucchini and onion mix, parmesan cheese, and a bit of the reserved water; then, toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Then, add a bit more water if necessary. Stir until creamy - and the consistency you like.
Step 5
If you want ... garnish with a bit more parmesan.
Step 6
Serve and ENJOY!
Tips
No special items needed.
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