Description
A simple and creamy pasta dish with rich sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked orzo and Parmesan. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: creamy orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, easy pasta recipe