Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring orzo pasta baked with caramelized onions and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized.
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked orzo, caramelized onions, vegetable broth, heavy cream, Gruyere cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: French Onion Orzo Bake