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Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Vegetables

This one pot meal features tender orzo pasta tossed in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce with colorful veggies.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 17, 2026
Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Vegetables
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

This creamy orzo is one of my favorite go to meals when I want something comforting but fast. It is a complete dinner made in just one pot, which makes cleanup so much easier at the end of the day.

I love adding whatever vegetables I have in my fridge to this dish. If you want to make it extra special, stir in a handful of fresh baby spinach right at the very end until it just wilts into the pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and cook until it is soft and translucent.

  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the dry orzo pasta to the pan and toast it for two minutes while stirring.

  5. 5

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

  6. 6

    Add the broccoli florets and turn the heat down to low.

  7. 7

    Cover the pan and let it simmer for about ten minutes or until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.

  8. 8

    Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

  9. 9

    Season with salt and pepper to your liking and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You might need to add a small splash of water or broth when reheating because the pasta will continue to soak up the sauce.

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