Boursin Cheese Sundried Tomato Orzo
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Boursin Cheese Sundried Tomato Orzo
Description
The recipe cooks orzo pasta in a mixture containing chicken broth, minced garlic, chopped sundried tomatoes, Boursin cheese, and a splash of heavy cream. This cooking method allows the pasta to absorb flavorful liquids, creating a creamy consistency without needing a separate sauce. Seasonings including salt, black pepper, basil, and red pepper flakes add balanced spice and herb notes. Once cooked, Parmesan cheese is folded in, lending sharpness and richness. Optional additions like fresh spinach, lemon zest, pine nuts, and fresh basil provide brightness, texture, and garnish. The dish is served warm, with extra Parmesan offered for topping. It can be thinned with additional broth if a lighter texture is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. orzo pasta
- 1 pkg. Boursin cheese (any flavor)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2/3 cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Optional:
- baby spinach 1 cup baby spinach, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 1/4 cup pine nuts, bunch fresh basil
- lemon zest
- pine nuts
- basil
Instructions
- Start by adding boursin cheese to the center of an x-large skillet. Add in orzo pasta, chicken broth, garlic, sundried tomatoes, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat the skillet over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Once it begins to softly boil, cook for an additional 7-8 minutes. Stir often. Watch carefully as it make cook quickly. Check to see if the orzo is completely cooked.
- Fold in freshly grated parmesan cheese. If using, fold in fresh spinach, lemon zest, and fresh basil. Sprinkle with pine nuts, if so desired.
- Serve warm with extra parmesan cheese. May thin out with more chicken broth.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for better melting and flavor than pre-shredded options.
- If using fresh spinach, fold it in at the end to maintain its color and texture.
- Adjust the amount of chicken broth to achieve your preferred creaminess.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 407IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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