Orzo Cacio e Pepe
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Orzo Cacio e Pepe
Orzo, meet cacio e pepe. This mashup of tender pasta and a creamy, peppery sauce makes this the perfect side dish to your protein of choice, but also stands on its own as a true comfort meal.
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25 min
Prep Time
25 min
Total Time
6
servings Ingredients
1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper, divided
8 (14 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter Balls, divided
16 ounces uncooked dried orzo
1 quart chicken stock
14 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
6 ounces (1 12 cups) Land O Lakes® Aged Italian Blend Fine Cut Shredded Cheese
Chopped fresh parsley, as desired
How to make
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STEP 1
Heat 12- to 13-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons pepper; toast 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add 4 Butter Balls. Once butter is melted, add orzo. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; simmer 3-4 minutes or until most of liquid has been absorbed. Add another 1 1/2 cups stock; simmer 3-4 minutes or until most of liquid has been absorbed. Add remaining stock; continue cooking until most of liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender.
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STEP 2
Turn off heat. Add whipping cream, remaining Butter Balls and 5 ounces cheese. Stir vigorously until cheese is melted. Garnish with remaining cheese and 1 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle with parsley, as desired.
Tip #1
A nonstick skillet makes cleanup a breeze!
Tip #2
If liquid is mostly absorbed and orzo is not fully cooked, add 1/4 cup water to thin the mixture and finish cooking the orzo.
440 Calories
15 Fat (g)
40 Cholesterol (mg)
500 Sodium (mg)
58 Carbohydrates (g)
3 Dietary Fiber
15 Protein (g)
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