Lemon Parmesan Creamy Orzo
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Excellent
Lemon Parmesan Creamy Orzo
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Ingredients
- 300 g (10oz) orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil then add your orzo and allow to cook until al dente.
- Sauté chopped onion in a splash of olive oil in a large, deep frying pan set over medium-high heat.
- Once soft and translucent, add the garlic, oregano and chilli flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the cream and allow to reduce for 5 minutes then add lemon zest, lemon juice, grated Parmesan, salt and pepper.
- Drain the orzo then add to the pan, stirring to coat in the sauce. Serve with extra grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Potassium
264mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
713IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 713IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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