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A bowl of Creamy Orzo Pasta with a garnish of rosemary.

Creamy Orzo with Rosemary Browned Butter

Here's your new favorite side dish recipe! Creamy Orzo Pasta with Rosemary Browned Butter is currently a hot and trending TikTok sensation all around the globe. Rosemary and browned butter pair so well in this rich side dish, perfectly complimenting the tangy flavors of the creamy Asiago cheese and paprika.
Servings: 8 servings
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed or minced
  • 1 Tbs. honey or to taste
  • 1 medium fresh rosemary sprig whole
  • 1 medium fresh rosemary sprig leaves finely minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
  • 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbs.

    sour cream 


  • 1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese, may substitute Parmesan or Romano
  • zest of 1/2 lemon

Topping

  • Asiago cheese freshly shredded
  • Red pepper flakes if desired
  • lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • In a large, deep skillet (12-inch is a good size) over medium low heat, melt the butter. Slowly cook the butter, stirring very gently and occasionally, until it stops foaming and golden brown specks start to appear. Turn the heat to low as the butter begins to brown further and offers a nutty aroma.
  • Add the chopped shallots and the whole rosemary sprig to the butter in the skillet. Cook, over medium low heat, for 4-5 minutes, gently stirring every once in a while, until the shallots have softened and rosemary is fragrant; remove the rosemary sprig.
  • Stir in the garlic, honey, paprika and orzo pasta; slowly add the vegetable broth. Bring the orzo to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the heat until the orzo is just gently simmering.
  • Cook the orzo for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been fully absorbed; remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the sour cream, lemon zest, minced rosemary, and shredded Asiago until well incorporated. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve the warm orzo topped with more shredded Asiago cheese, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest, as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 525mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 546IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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