Baked Orzo

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 377kcal

Ingredients

  • Nonstick spray
  • 1 cup Orzo pasta
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tsp All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 oz Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 2 oz Gouda cheese shredded
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven broiler to high. Lightly grease a small casserole dish or oven safe dish with non-stick spray.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Once melted, whisk in the flour until it turns golden brown.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk. Add in the cheese and continue whisking until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thick, creamy, and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir 3/4 of the cheese sauce into the pasta.
  • Place the pasta into the greased baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese sauce.
  • Place under the broiler until the top is golden brown. (Keep your eye on it so it does not burn.)
  • Let sit for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Calcium: 388mg | Iron: 1mg

Baked Orzo

No ratings yet
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 377 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • Nonstick spray
  • 1 cup Orzo pasta
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tsp All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 oz Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 2 oz Gouda cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven broiler to high. Lightly grease a small casserole dish or oven safe dish with non-stick spray.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Once melted, whisk in the flour until it turns golden brown.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk. Add in the cheese and continue whisking until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thick, creamy, and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir 3/4 of the cheese sauce into the pasta.
  • Place the pasta into the greased baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese sauce.
  • Place under the broiler until the top is golden brown. (Keep your eye on it so it does not burn.)
  • Let sit for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 589IUCalcium: 388mgIron: 1mg
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