Goat Cheese Orzo
This goat cheese orzo with sun dried tomatoes is an ideal comfort dish for those lazy days, and you can whip it up in less than 30 minutes. It’s a great option for a cozy date night too. Each bite is incredibly satisfying, and the flavors are simply divine. Rich, flavorful, and creamy. This recipe embodies everything you desire in comfort food. Honestly, goat cheese elevates any pasta dish to new heights.
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Why this creamy goat cheese orzo recipe will win you over
- Creamy and indulgent: It gives you the delightful experience of enjoying risotto, a beloved Italian comfort food known for its creaminess. The tangy flavor of goat cheese adds a delightful complexity to the dish. Plus, orzo pasta offers a fun twist on traditional risotto rice, maintaining that creamy texture you adore.
- Quick and straightforward pasta dish with accessible ingredients: This recipe features easy-to-find components, making it an excellent choice for a last-minute meal. All you need are orzo pasta, chicken broth, goat cheese, butter, garlic, and sundried tomatoes.
- Easily adaptable: Feel free to modify this recipe by tossing in other vegetables like cherry tomatoes, spinach, or mushrooms.
Ingredients you’ll need
Orzo
Goat cheese
Sundried tomatoes packed in oil
Unsalted butter
Onion
Garlic
Chicken stock
Fresh parsley for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions for making goat cheese orzo
Begin by placing a shallow skillet on medium heat, adding the butter until it melts.
Once the butter is bubbling, toss in the chopped onions and sauté until they’re soft, translucent, and aromatic.
Next, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
Incorporate the orzo into the fragrant mixture and stir well. Allow the orzo to toast for another 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken stock to cover the toasted orzo, mix well, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the orzo reaches your desired tenderness, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
Once the orzo is cooked to your liking, fold in the goat cheese, breaking it up, and stir until the mixture is creamy.
Finally, mix in the chopped sundried tomatoes and season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra burst of freshness and color. Enjoy!
Watch how to make it
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What to pair with goat cheese orzo
I enjoy serving it alongside grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon and asparagus, or garlic bread. It also pairs nicely with a salad for a complete meal.
Tips and Variations
- To make this dish vegetarian, replace chicken stock with vegetable broth.
- Add protein by including cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Depending on the orzo variety, you may need to adjust the amount of broth/stock to prevent the pasta from drying out.
Storage guidelines
This creamy pasta dish is one of those exceptions where leftovers taste just as good; however, do remember to reheat it before enjoying. If you have any leftovers, put them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds or minutes until warmed through and creamy. You might need to add a bit of chicken broth or water to loosen the pasta since it tends to thicken when refrigerated.
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Goat Cheese Orzo
This goat cheese orzo with sun dried tomatoes is an ideal comfort meal that you can easily make in under 30 minutes. It’s also perfect for date nights. Cozy and satisfying, every bite is pure delight. Rich, flavorful, and creamy, this recipe truly defines comfort food. Honestly, goat cheese enhances any pasta dish exquisitely.
- 400 g Orzo
- 150 g soft goat cheese
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil drained and chopped
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic garlic finely chopped
- 1 litre low sodium chicken stock about 4½ cups (see note below)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Begin by placing a shallow skillet on medium heat, adding the butter until it melts.
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Once the butter is hot and melted, add chopped onions and cook until they’re soft, translucent, and fragrant.
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup onion
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Next, add the minced garlic and continue cooking for 30 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
2 garlic garlic
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Incorporate the orzo into the savory mixture and stir well. Toast the orzo for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
400 g Orzo
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Pour in the chicken stock to cover the toasted orzo, mix well, lower the heat, and let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
1 litre low sodium chicken stock
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Once the orzo reaches the desired tenderness, fold in the goat cheese, breaking it into pieces, and stir until creamy.
150 g soft goat cheese
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Finally, stir in the chopped sundried tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
½ cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil
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Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for an extra touch of color and freshness. Enjoy!
Fresh parsley for garnish, Salt and pepper to taste
- To make this dish vegetarian, swap the chicken stock for vegetable broth.
- Boost the protein content by adding cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Depending on the orzo type, you may need to adjust the broth/stock quantity to ensure the pasta stays moist. I usually begin with a 1:2 ratio (orzo to water) and add more liquid as needed.
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 26gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 699mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 740IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg
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