Creamy Baked Orzo with Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Baked Orzo with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme; 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature; 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups orzo
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme
6 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the orzo until al dente.
3
Drain.
4
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
5
Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Add the goat cheese, cream cheese and milk and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until the cheeses are melted, about 2 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat.
9
Add the cooked orzo and the parsley to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
10
Scrape the pasta into an 8-inch baking dish and sprinkle the pecorino on top.
11
Bake for about 25 minutes, until lightly browned.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups orzo, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme, and more.

Yes, Creamy Baked Orzo with Goat Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Baked Orzo with Goat Cheese

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