Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Orzo

1. Cook the orzo according to the package directions; drain well.

2. In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and saute until just softened (about 3-4 minutes).

3. Add in fresh garlic and chili flakes the last 2 minutes of cooking.

4. Reduce the heat to low and add in the cooked orzo, Parmesan cheese, milk or cream, parsley and salt; toss to heat through.

5. Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	40.555 g
Protein	32.0992 g
Carbohydrates	49.1102 g
Energy	657.33 kCal
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:3 undifferentiated	0.3258 g
Water	78.1756 g
Aspartic acid	1.4692 g
Calcium, Ca	702.87 mg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	5.52 g
Fiber, total dietary	8.987 g
Carotene, beta	6.75 g
Niacin	5.0202 mg
Vitamin A, RAE	18.4 g
Arginine	2.2934 g
Riboflavin	0.4656 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 20:1	0.084 g
Glutamic acid	3.495 g
Sodium, Na	524.89 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:1 undifferentiated	0.16 g
Total lipid (fat)	40.555 g
Manganese, Mn	1.5401 mg
Fructose	0.903 g
Proline	0.6758 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:0	3.9934 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 8:0	0.0224 g
Sucrose	0.693 g
Choline, total	14.374 mg
Sugars, total	3.738 g
Serine	0.8238 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 10:0	0.0507 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:0	1.8604 g
Vitamin B-6	0.4532 mg
Selenium, Se	20.084 g
Ash	7.06 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:1 undifferentiated	14.831 g
Pantothenic acid	0.7426 mg
Phenylalanine	0.8038 g
Copper, Cu	1.3805 mg
Betaine	0.07 mg
Thiamin	1.1126 mg
Retinol	15.6 g
Methionine	0.4847 g
Iron, Fe	4.444 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference	49.1102 g
Phosphorus, P	927.91 mg
Folate, total	102.21 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 4:0	0.0648 g
Alanine	0.7819 g
Cholesterol	8 mg
Valine	0.8602 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:2 undifferentiated	16.6164 g
Glycine	1.0275 g
Glucose (dextrose)	1.379 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 14:0	0.2996 g
Zinc, Zn	5.2282 mg
Isoleucine	0.6595 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 12:0	0.056 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	16.9598 g
Leucine	1.1611 g
Tocotrienol, alpha	0.028 mg
Vitamin A, IU	116.93 IU
Folate, DFE	102.21 g
Tryptophan	0.333 g
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	10.484 mg
Phytosterols	10.5 mg
Fatty acids, total saturated 6:0	0.0384 g
Tyrosine	0.6204 g
Vitamin B-12	0.44 g
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	0.729 g
Fatty acids, total saturated	6.6661 g
Histidine	0.4482 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	15.091 g
Threonine	0.6326 g
Folate, food	102.21 g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.0436 mg
Magnesium, Mg	104.05 mg
Lysine	0.5305 g
Potassium, K	741.57 mg
Cystine	0.3018 g
Fluoride, F	0.77 g

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Salt	0.5 teaspoon	0	0	0
Butter	0.33 cup	456	20.952	38.4
Garlic	2 tablespoons	25.33	5.6202	0.085
Cream	0.58 cup	0	0	0
Onion	1	28	6.538	0.07
Parmesan cheese	0.5 cup	148	16	2
Parsley	2 tablespoons	0	0	0
black pepper	0	0	0	0
red pepper flake	0.25 teaspoon	0	0	0
orzo pasta	2 cups	0	0	0