orzo gratin
Easy pasta side that goes with just about anything!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 25 Min
method
Bake
yield
10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 quarts water
- 16 ounces package orzo
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups fresh parsley, minced, divided
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided
- - salt, to taste
- - pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
How To Make orzo gratin
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Step 1Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add orzo and garlic, and return to a boil; cook 10 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again. Remove garlic; peel and crush garlic. Set orzo aside.
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Step 2Combine garlic and whipping cream in a large bowl; beat with a wire whisk until blended. Add orzo, chicken broth, 1 cup minced parsley, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste; stir well.
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Step 3Place mixture in a greased 2-quart baking dish. Combine breadcrumbs, remaining 1/4 cup parsley, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; stir well. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the orzo mixture. Dot with butter. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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