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Pot of creamy orzo with shredded zucchini.

Creamy Orzo with Zucchini

Catherine
This 15 minute Creamy Orzo with Zucchini recipe makes the perfect side dish or base for your meal! Add your favourite protein like grilled chicken or shrimp and you have a delicious and quick dinner on the table in just 15 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 side dishes
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small zucchini shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the orzo. Cook according to package directions.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk them together for a couple of minutes to create a roux.
  • Add the milk to the roux and whisk it until the sauce begins to thicken. Then add the dried basil, paprika, salt and pepper. Once incorporated, stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Add the drained orzo and shredded zucchini to the sauce and continue to stir over medium heat for a few minutes. If you want to soften your shredded zucchini more, you can cook for a few more minutes, adding more milk if needed. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve.

Note: Metric ingredient measurements are provided as a courtesy using a third-party calculator and are rounded to the nearest unit. The recipes provided on this site have not been tested with metric measurements and their accuracy cannot be verified.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.

Keyword 15 minute recipe, orzo, summer, zucchini
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