Baked Orzo And Parmesan Cheese Recipes

CHEESY BAKED ORZO

Steps:

• Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in the grated garlic.
• Once the cream is hot, mix in 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese.
• Cook the orzo according to the package, making sure to salt the pasta water. Once cooked, drain the water out.
• Add the hot cheesy cream into the pot of pasta and stir to combine.
• Place the pasta in a buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
• Shred the mozzarella and sprinkle 1 cup over the orzo along with 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until the cheese becomes golden brown.

LEMON PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a small bowl; drizzle with oil. Stir in remaining ingredients.

CHEESY BAKED ORZO WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees and bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until just al dente. Drain the orzo and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a very large (12-inch) ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant (don't let the garlic burn), about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the spinach and a pinch of salt and cook, tossing often, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the marinara, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
• Stir the cooked orzo into the sauce. Stir in the mozzarella, sprinkle the Parmesan on top, and bake, uncovered, until the Parmesan is melted and the pasta is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with additional basil, and serve warm.

BAKED ORZO WITH PEPPERS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Boil orzo in boiling, salted water 10 to 12 minutes until tender; drain.
• Mix orzo peppers, chiles and mozzarella cheese. Place in buttered casserole dish.
• Spread sour cream evenly over top, sprinkle with Parmesan and dot with butter.
• Bake at 450º for 15 mintues until golden and puffed.
• Cool slightly.

BAKED ORZO AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in the green onions and garlic; saute/stir for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
• Add in the orzo; stir constantly/cook 1 minute longer.
• Add in broth, salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil.
• Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish that has been lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add in Parmesan and parsley; stir.
• Bake, covered, in a 350° oven for 35-40 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat melt butter.
• Add onion and garlic, saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in orzo.
• Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cook covered until liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
• Add cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Serve.

PARMESAN GARLIC ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir orzo into garlic mixture and mix in Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.