Description
Creamy Cottage Cheese Orzo is the ultimate solution for a fast and satisfying meal. With its velvety texture and rich flavor, this dish is perfect for busy weekdays or cozy dinners alike. Made with wholesome ingredients such as cottage cheese and parmesan, it’s not just delicious but also a nutritious choice packed with protein. In just 22 minutes, you can have a comforting bowl of creamy goodness ready to serve. Whether enjoyed as a main course or paired with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables, this versatile recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, parmesan, eggs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drain excess broth if necessary from the orzo; remove from heat and fold in the cheese mixture until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 120mg