Creamy Orzo and Cheese Recipe

*Inspired by Ashley Moore at America’s Test Kitchen

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 1 TBS + ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • 4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (about 2 cups), plus extra for serving
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 5 pieces

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PREPARATION:

  1. Bring 2 ½ quarts water to boil in a large pot.
  2. Add orzo and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until al dente.
  3. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta and return it to pot.
  4. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano, butter, reserved cooking water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to pot.
  5. Set pot over low heat and, using a wooden spoon, stir rapidly to combine the cheese, butter and pasta water, about 1 minute.
  6. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let pasta sit for 1 minute.
  7. Toss pasta vigorously once more so sauce thoroughly coats pasta and any cheese clumps are emulsified into sauce, about 30 seconds. 
  8. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.
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