orzo gratin

Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jul 10, 2016

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

  • Step 1
    Bring 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.
  • Step 2
    Combine 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.
  • Step 3
    Place 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.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Pasta Sides
Keyword: #orzo
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake

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