Orzo with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Creamy, nutty, and satisfyingly indulgent, this Orzo with Blue Cheese and Walnuts recipe is a gourmet delight that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Tender orzo pasta is enveloped in a rich, velvety blue cheese sauce, balanced with the crunch of toasted walnuts and a hint of freshness from chopped parsley. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish combines simple ingredients like milk or cream, tangy blue cheese, and earthy walnuts to create a harmonious medley of flavors. A touch of black pepper and olive oil ties everything together for an irresistibly creamy yet balanced pasta experience. Serve it as a comforting main course or a sophisticated side dish—it’s guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Orzo pasta
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Milk or heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and stir in the orzo pasta.
Step 2
Cook the orzo according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 3
While the orzo is cooking, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and chop if not already chopped.
Step 4
Once the orzo is cooked, drain it well and return it to the pot. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent clumping.
Step 5
Add the crumbled blue cheese and 0.5 cup of milk or heavy cream to the orzo. Stir over low heat until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
Step 6
Mix in the chopped toasted walnuts, reserving a small handful for garnish.
Step 7
Season with 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper and adjust salt if needed (blue cheese is naturally salty).
Step 8
Transfer the orzo to a serving dish and sprinkle with the reserved walnuts and chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Step 9
Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1609.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2150.7 |
| Total Fat 127.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 185.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5690.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 173.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.7g | |
| Protein 90.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 113.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1573.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1134.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories