Orzo Alfredo Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Orzo Alfredo Recipe

Ingredients

2 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta

¼ cup unsalted butter

softened

¼ cup heavy cream

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 pinch nutmeg

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Slowly stir in the orzo. Cook the pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Step 2

Transfer orzo to a buttered serving bowl. Toss with butter and cream and season with nutmeg. Sprinkle top evenly with Parmesan cheese and garnish with chives.

Nutritional Information

Orzo Alfredo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 315.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.7g 19%

Carbohydrates: 46.9g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 2.7g

Fat: 10.1g 16%

Saturated Fat: 6.1g 30%

Cholesterol: 27.6mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 316.8IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 135mcg 34%

Calcium: 46.1mg 5%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 35.6mg 13%

Potassium: 102mg 3%

Sodium: 44.9mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 91.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.