Creamy Crispy Onion Orzo
A rich, creamy orzo pasta topped with golden crispy onions for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Orzo Base
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion large, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- 2.5 cups vegetable broth warm
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 0.5 tsp salt to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onions until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic to the same pan and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in warm vegetable broth and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Lower heat and stir in cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Serve topped with crispy onions and fresh herbs.
Notes
Add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen the sauce.