Garlic Parmesan Orzo

Garlic Parmesan Orzo (Instant Pot)

This was so good...

1 ½ cups of water
¾ cup (143g) Orzo pasta
1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
1 Tablespoon butter
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Combine water, orzo, garlic, and butter in the Instant Pot.

Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for four minutes, followed by a QUICK RELEASE

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in cheese.

This makes two side-dish servings but can be doubled, same cook time.

NOTES:
This needed a LOT of salt, it might be better to add some to the cooking water.  Maybe 1/2 teaspoon.

No reason this can't be made on the stove... cook and drain the orzo according to the package, stir in all the other ingredients and eat it!

My cheese advice applies: If you're going to be saving some to reheat later, do NOT stir in the cheese.  Add it to your bowl.  Cheese does not reheat well.

You could make this with small shells, or elbows.  Just adjust the cooking time.  Pasta always cooks for 1/2 the time called for on the package, and do a quick release.